Contractors working seven days a week to get Glasshouse Lane ready for new Kenilworth School

By James Smith

29th Aug 2023 | Local News

Contractors are having to work on weekends to make sure the works are complete in time for September (image by James Smith)
Contractors are having to work on weekends to make sure the works are complete in time for September (image by James Smith)

Contractors are working on site every day of the week to make sure the works on Glasshouse Lane are completed as soon as possible.

Contractor CR Reynolds started on site in April and it will eventually install new cycle lanes, toucan crossings and a 20mph zone on the road outside the new Kenilworth School.

The latest update released by Warwickshire County Council said the speed cushions and speed limit changes are not expected to be introduced until week beginning 18 September.

This is "so that the complete legal processes can be completed".

Temporary signs have been installed before the school opens at the start of September.

The contractor is currently working on the east side of Glasshouse Lane widening the existing road and installing drainage.

Traffic lines on Glasshouse Lane continue to be in full time use.

"Our primary focus will always be working with all parties to facilitate the schools opening on time," the update added.

Completed works to date:

  • Footpath/cycle path works completed on the west side of Glasshouse Lane with final surface course to be completed at a later date.
  • Traffic signals ducting and chambers on the west side of Glasshouse Lane.
  • Road gulleys and connections on the west side of Glasshouse Lane.
  • Site clearance on the east side of Glasshouse Lane.
  • Excavation, kerb laying, and carriageway foundations completed on widened section of Glasshouse Lane.
  • Drainage works completed on widened section.
  • Fencing completed on Glasshouse Lane
  • Carriageway surfacing completed on Glasshouse Lane. 

Planned works:

  • Footpath surfacing – 24– 29 August 2023
  • Installation of traffic signals and street lighting – 21 – 27 August 2023
  • Miller Homes installation of a new foul sewer and electrical supply cables – 10 July 2023 – 25 August 2023.
  • Leyes Lane footpaths - 14 September - 6 October 2023.
  • Speed cushions and raised pedestrian crossings – late September
  • Dencer Drive toucan crossing - permanent works October, temporary controlled crossing to be installed for the school opening.

All of the above works are being carried out under a S278 Agreement which has been signed between the developer, Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust and Warwickshire County Council.

Keep up to date with the works here.

     

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