Project timeline
Key milestones in the project are set out below.
Key milestones
Project initiated
January 2019
Options for public consultation
February 2019
Preferred route announcement
March 2019
Statutory public consultation
Autumn 2019
Supplementary statutory public consultation autumn 2020
August 2020
Submission of DCO application
May 2021
Decision by Secretary of State
November 2022
Construction
February 2023 to August 2027
Enabling Works & Earthworks
February 2024
We will be starting the earth moving requirements at the crusher compound and storing earth to be used on other areas of the project.
Shab Hill and Gloucestershire Way Crossing
March 2024
Work at the top of Shab Hill, our first site to be excavated will begin and you will see significant changes taking place in this area.
The earthworks at the site of the Gloucestershire Way Crossing starts to enable piling work in the near future.
Final DCO Requirements Completed
March - April 2024
Celebration of Archaeology and Environment
May 2024
To celebrate a year of archaeology on the project we are hosting an event taking place 11 May with OCA. The event is open to the public free of charge at Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate St, Gloucester, GL1 1NS
Cowley Overbridge Starts
May 2024
This involves clearing the area to start the piling works Piling is the process of driving or boring pile foundations into the ground beneath a building that is under construction.
These piles transfer loads from the structure to the ground, helping to support it. Pile foundations are often used where the ground is too weak to underpin the structure.
Stockwell Farm Overbridge Starts
June 2024
Grove Farm Underpass
July 2024
Is still in design and will update in the near future.
Cotswolds Way Crossing Starts
July 2024
Northbound carriageway, place a concrete pad to rest the structure on and this is called a ‘bank seat’.
South side will be under construction in 2026, when we place the pre-fabricated bridge into place by winching it.
B4070 Road starts – 3 phases
August 2024
The work taking place at the start of the year will enable the works on the B4070.
Bat underpass – between Grove Farm and Fly up location
November 2024
Enabling works start - once drainage and earthworks have been completed, pre-fabricated unit will be lifted in.
B4070 second phase
November 2024
B4070 second phase – working at Barrow Wake location to start enabling works under the bridge. Barrow Wake will be accessible at all times.
Commissioning and handover
August 2027
Road open for traffic and close out
September 2027