Challenge

Network improvements through the Clevedon Area (to and from the Ardmore pump station) are necessary for network growth and resilience. Unfortunately the road network in this area is a series of narrower high speed roads giving little room to accommodate construction concurrent with normal traffic flow.

Solution

Barrier system selection on this project was important - aiming to balance manoeuvrability with rigidity - which resulted in a new way of determining operating speed for carriageways and a risk-based approach to site design which has been a blueprint for other similar road environments since.

Results

The result was a highly flexible working space solutiuon that allowed for high productivity rates but also ensured protection of road users and road workers alike.