Whitton Village Sewer Diversion

Hi

I hope you all remain well.

I thought I would take this opportunity to provide you with a look-ahead and more details with respect to the traffic managements proposed on Whitton Bank.

The main works will commence as planned on the 27th April. We have been working with our supply partner Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) on alternative construction techniques. I can confirm that MMB will adopt a trenchless method of construction for both the rising main and gravity sewer on Whitton Bank. The pipe line's will be installed by directional drilling, a traditional open cut installation was initially proposed. Adopting this trenchless method of installation will result in a reduction in the time and disruption associated with this element of the work. We continue to work on the detail but it’s likely that there will be a drill pit about half way up the Bank, a pit in the field at the site of the SPS and one at the top of the bank on the junction. A single lane closure will be required around these pits with "smart" traffic lights utilised, these are radar activated and sense oncoming traffic switching accordingly if no queuing traffic in the opposite direction. The works on the Bank are scheduled to commence WC 4th May for approximately 6 weeks.

We will continue to monitor and follow UK Government guidance regarding the emerging situation of Covid-19. We are committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our operatives and customers, our staff are all maintaining a social distance of two metres and we ask that during this difficult time that you also maintain a social distance from our staff.

We will continue to update you all on how the works progress but in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me or Sarah if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks You

Ian