Roundabout Construction to Proceed Amidst Safety Concerns

Strategic Insights -

A new roundabout on the A35 is set to be built alongside the development of 760 homes at the Vearse Farm site, despite concerns from local campaigners. Preparatory landscaping work has begun at the Miles Cross A35 junction, with the aim of finalizing traffic arrangements and legal requirements by the end of the month. This will potentially pave the way for work on the roundabout to begin by the end of the year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The roundabout construction will take place alongside the development of 760 homes at the Vearse Farm site.
  • Campaigners from Advearse have raised safety concerns regarding the proximity of the two construction sites.
  • Developers David Wilson Redrow South West and Vistry Cornwall South West have committed to delivering the infrastructure as quickly as possible.
  • Landscaping work has begun at the Miles Cross A35 junction, with the aim of finalizing the roundabout construction by the end of the year.
  • The construction of the roundabout is a legal requirement prior to the occupation of any home at the site.
  • Developers will close the Vearse Farm track for up to eight weeks to complete water mains diversion and construct the road.
  • 60% of the off-site service installations have been completed, with a six-week programme to commence in October.
  • Showhomes at the Foundry Lea housing development are ready to launch this autumn.

Statistics:

  • 760 homes will be developed at the Vearse Farm site.
  • 60% of the off-site service installations have been completed.
  • 6 weeks is the duration of the off-site service installations programme set to commence in October.
  • Up to 8 weeks will be the duration of the Vearse Farm track closure for water mains diversion and road construction.

Sources:

  • Graham Hunt Photography