When complete, the new road will bring relief to local residents

Ahead of schedule and progressing nicely

10 months into the 18-month construction programme, the Burgh le Marsh Bypass project is progressing nicely and is currently 10 weeks ahead of schedule.

When complete, the new road will bring relief to local residents by reducing congestion through Burgh le Marsh as a result of holiday traffic heading for Skegness.

This is the second project awarded to May Gurney under the Lincolnshire County Council Major Schemes Framework for projects over £5m.

"The project was awarded after a 12 month ECI commission, during which we advised on construction details, programme and cost, to enable DfT approval to be granted," explains Jasper Barnham, Area Framework Manager.

The target cost for the 5.5km single carriageway road is £10.2m. The project will involve 55,000m2 of surfacing, 85,000m3 of excavation and 105,000m3 of fill and imported stone.

"The low embankment construction over the 'marsh area' requires a six month settlement period, and there are a number of environmental issues to be considered including badger crossings, water vole mitigation, bats and barn owls," Jasper Barnham adds.

"We are also pioneering the use of lightweight kerbs manufactured from re-cycled plastic to avoid the need for mechanical lifting devices."