Council flags up construction contract opportunity for Coombe Hill Junction improvements scheme
A construction contract for the A38/A4019 Coombe Hill Junction Improvements scheme could be on offer if Gloucestershire County Council’s Cabinet agree to the recommendations in a report being presented at a meeting on September 18.
The cabinet report proposes carrying out a competitive procurement for the supply of construction works for the scheme and awarding a contract to the preferred tenderers.
The value of the construction contract is estimated at approximately £3.34m. If approved by cabinet, procurement will start in autumn 2024. Works are due to start on-site in January 2025 and end in autumn 2025.
An upgrade to the junction between the A38 and A4019 at Coombe Hill was included as part of the package of improvements proposed for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme, which successfully gained £249m of funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF), administered by Homes England in 2020.
The A38/A4019 Coombe Hill Junction Improvements scheme will be funded through the successful bid to the HIF.
Cllr David Gray said: “The improvement works are essential for Coombe Hill junction to accommodate forecast future traffic volumes associated with anticipated development in the area and the proposed M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme.
“The planned works will renew and enhance the existing infrastructure and provide greater resilience to the future operation of the junction, particularly the traffic signals and drainage assets. The scheme design also includes an upgrade to the pedestrian and cycle facilities in and around the junction, to ensure we meet new standards and the accepted Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for the area.”
