Updates on David Wilson Homes (DWH’s) Highways Works Package 5 (HWP5) Oxford Road / Dunmore Road / Twelve Acre Drive roundabout improvement works.

On the 26 May, Bellway successfully commenced Highways Works Package 4 (HWP4) and completed the first stage of works.

On the 8 June, David Wilson Homes’s (DWH) contractor commenced HWP5 drainage works. This work is expected to take 4-weeks.

Rather than operating split shifts on a single section of drainage, the contractor has opted to deploy two gangs working concurrently on separate sections. This approach is considered more productive overall, as it provides extended working coverage across the scheme, equating to approximately 18-working hours per day per drainage run, compared to around 12-hours per day if a split shift arrangement were used on a single section.

The intention of this strategy is to maximise overall progress across the works, even if activity may not always be visible in one specific location at all times.

DWH has also reviewed all signage and driven the route to ensure it is working correctly. They are also progressing the request for additional signage.

This drainage work is expected to take 4 weeks to deliver. Then, on the 6th of July, Bellway’s team restarts HWP4 for a 6-week programme and HWP5 will continue concurrently under passive traffic management.

The above information has been taken from the most recent developer update on https://northabingdon.co.uk/developer-update