Rugby Western Relief Road works progress
Work continues to progress on the Rugby Western Relief Road, with a number of new developments underway.
Between Potfords Dam and Bilton Lane, works include final shaping and topsoiling of the verges and embankment in preparation for planting and seeding as well as the erection of safety fencing and road signs. Within this same area and near Cawston Brook, ecology ponds are being excavated. .
At Sow Brook Bridge, the concrete bridge deck has been poured and work is continuing on constructing the edge features to support the parapets.
The reinforced earth retaining wall between Sow Brook Bridge and Lawford Road at nearly 400m long, is nearing completion.
Lawford Road Junction is nearing completion. Where the new tarmac abuts the existing road, it will be necessary to completely close the road to enable the work to be done in safety.
This is planned for some time in November. Pedestrians will not be affected, and the properties of Paynes Lane will still have access. However this will have to be from the direction of Long Lawford. A diversion route from Rugby town centre will be set up.
The base of the tunnel, which is to connect the quarries on either side of Parkfield Road, has been poured and the steel fixings along with the erection of the shutters for the walls is continuing.
The precast parapet units have lifted into place on Parkfield Road Railway Bridge and the earthworks for the approach embankments are nearing completion.
The parapets and brickwork to the cladding of the Avon River Bridge are complete so the bridge is looking nearly finished. Work on shaping the ground under the decks including the provision of “Grass-Crete” is currently being carried out.
Between the Avon River Bridge and the new Newbold Road Roundabout the earthworks have been completed, the kerbs have been laid and the surfacing layer has been laid up to the penultimate layer. The final layer of surfacing will not be laid until just before the opening of the relief road.
The drainage and kerb works on Newbold Road between the Avon Valley School between the roundabout near Avon Valley School and Avon Mill Roundabout is currently being carried out. This has required the use of temporary traffic and these are likely to be in use for several weeks until this length of road is completed.
However, every effort will be made to try and have them removed on the few weeks leading up to Christmas.
Meanwhile, anyone wanting a behind the scenes glimpse of the new relief road taking shape can book onto minibus tours by contacting Peter Bones of Warwickshire County Council on 01788 513125. They generally take place on a Tuesday morning and last about 1½ hours. Owing to the limited number of spaces available, a first come first served system is operated.
For further information on the project contact the site office on 01788 513100 or visit the website at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/rwrr