Pirton Lane Junction Improvement Scheme

Montel Civil Engineering has been appointed by Gloucestershire County Council as the main contractor to undertake the Pirton Lane junction Improvement scheme, which makes up the final section of the B4063 Cycleway scheme between Elmbridge Court Roundabout and Arle Court Roundabout.

The project will involve:

• Upgrading the traffic signals at the junction.
• Improving signalised pedestrian crossings.
• Constructing a new two-way cycle track along the eastbound section of Cheltenham Road.
• Relocating the bus stop and existing pedestrian crossing.

Works are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 22 April, with an expected completion by end of Autumn 2025.

A pop-up event was held at the GL3 Hub on 13^th March. The event provided an opportunity to meet the project team from Montel, Atkins and Gloucestershire County Council, and learn more about the project and schedule of works.

To find out more about this scheme and to receive regular updates, you can visit Gloucestershire County Council’s website at: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/b4063/pirton-lane-junction/

What are the working hours, and will there be night works?

• The majority of work will take place between 07:30am and 18:00pm (dependent on the time of year) and occasional weekend work may also be required.
• Night works will be required at different stages of the project, and it is anticipated that “noisy” work such as breaking, cutting and planing of the existing road will be undertaken at the start of the shifts to minimise any potential disruption caused by these activities.

Will you need to close any roads?

There will be a requirement to close some of the roads, but most closures are expected to occur overnight unless a daytime closure is essential. Further information will be sent out regarding road closures nearer to the time.

How will you avoid creating excessive noise/pollution/dust and mud during construction?

Regular noise monitoring will be undertaken, and our modern plant fleet is fitted with effective exhaust silencers to minimise noise emissions. To reduce the production of dust we will eliminate cutting in the first place. However, there will be activities where production of dust is unavoidable. These operations will be strictly controlled and the necessary and appropriate water suppression measures put in place prior to commencements. Road sweepers will also be used when required to suppress dust and mud and to ensure the cleanliness of the existing carriageway is maintained.

Will bus services be interrupted?

• Buses will still operate throughout the works. Some bus stops may be suspended or relocated during lane or road closures. Any changes will be clearly communicated at bus stops.
• During periods of full road closures, buses will be diverted to enable services to remain operating. Any changes to bus services will be communicated by the bus service operator.

Will there be any traffic management put in place and how will this affect my journey?

In order to provide a safe environment for both members of the public and our workforce, there will be traffic management implemented at times, including narrow lane running, lane closures and three-way temporary traffic signals. All measures have been agreed with Gloucestershire County Council Highway’s team prior to implementation – and it will be inspected daily by our specialist traffic management contractor.