Scheme overview
Roadworks to support the new housing development on the A425 Banbury Road, known as The Asps, began on 19 May.
The works will involve the installation of new three-way traffic signals to support access into the development, being carried out by consortium members Taylor Wimpey and Bloor Homes, which will see 900 homes built in the area.
Throughout the work various types of traffic management will be used including temporary traffic signals, but to minimise disruption, signals will not be used wherever possible, during peak hours of 7.30am to 9.30am and 3.30pm to 5pm on weekdays. There may also be periods of overnight road closures for required resurfacing works, which will be publicised in advance via the correct channels.
The work will involve creating drainage works, surfacing roads, upgrading the existing street lighting, installation of traffic signals and the introduction of new splitter islands.
There are several phases to the works which are expected to complete in the winter. The first phase will see the contractor, Fitzgeralds Contractors Ltd, mobilised and begin excavation and clearance of the site. Early activities will involve utilities diversions and installation of the drainage.
There will be some minimal and unavoidable disruption, though efforts will be made to keep traffic delays to a minimum.
The county council wants to work with residents and local businesses to understand local issues and to provide reassurances.
Open communication is key to this. If you have any queries regarding the works, please either contact s278teamenquiries@warwickshire.gov.uk or the County Council’s Customer Service centre on 01926 412515.
The centre is open from 8:00am-6:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am-1:00pm on Saturdays. We may not have all the solutions, but we will certainly look into your message and help wherever we can.
Warwickshire County Council appreciates that the scheme will cause an element of disruption to residents and businesses and we thank you in advance for your patience.
Visualisations of the new houses from Bloor Homes (PDF, 14.9MB)