Major works by Northern PowerGrid (NPG) as part of the Toll Bar roundabout improvement programme will begin on Wednesday (16 September). NPG needs to lay a new high voltage mains supply in the footpath of the north eastern corner of the roundabout during the scheme’s next phase. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and contractors,…
1 month ago | Toll BarMajor works by Northern PowerGrid (NPG) as part of the Toll Bar roundabout improvement programme will begin on Wednesday (16 September). NPG needs to lay a new high voltage mains supply in the footpath of the north eastern corner of the roundabout during the scheme’s next phase. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and contractors,…
1 month ago | GeneralMotorists are reminded to avoid Toll Bar roundabout if possible next week with schools returning for the new term. A six-month improvement programme is progressing on schedule but longer journey times should be expected when the adjacent Tollbar Academy reopens from next Wednesday (2 September). Removal of four splitter islands on the approaches to the…
2 months ago | GeneralMotorists are reminded to avoid Toll Bar roundabout next week, if possible, as improvement works get underway. Delays are anticipated over the initial four days of the six-month scheme while splitter islands on the entries into the roundabout are temporarily removed. This work will allow the roundabout to remain largely open throughout the remainder of…
3 months ago | GeneralA point of contact for the improvement works at Toll Bar roundabout has been appointed by contractors CR Reynolds. Project liaison officer Chris Butts will respond to any concerns raised by residents, businesses, or other stakeholders. The construction works will start on Monday (27 July) and are expected to last six months. Chris has lived…
3 months ago | GeneralMajor works to improve safety and traffic flow at Toll Bar roundabout are due to start on schedule this month. Contractors will move on site from Monday 20 July, with the project starting on the highway a week later. The roundabout is being retained with improvements and widening to entry and exit roads, helping traffic…
3 months ago | GeneralContractors are being sought to deliver the transformational scheme at Toll Bar roundabout. A programme of works to improve traffic flow at the roundabout is due to start in July. These works follow on from the introduction of a toucan crossing installed in October 2019 to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists at the…
5 months ago | General