Essex: New bridge installed at Chelmer Waterside

GRAHAM have installed a new bridge across the River Chelmer for Chelmsford City Council in Essex, marking the first major milestone on the project.  The two single-span bowstring arches weighing 110 tonnes were lifted into position by a 500-tonne crawler crane with the aid of a 280-tonne super lift for counterbalance. The arches had been […]

A12 upgrade in doubt as £1.3 billion revamp ‘under review’

The £1.3 billion revamp of one of the busiest routes in the east of England is now uncertain following a government announcement of a review into transport infrastructure. National Highways had been planning to expand the A12, which runs between Chelmsford and the A120 near Colchester in Essex, from two lanes to three in each […]

A12 closure to cause Chelmsford ‘chaos’

Huge resurfacing works are taking place on the A12 in Essex this weekend with potential delays expected for motorists. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time for journeys on the A12 this weekend as National Highways work to resurface the road continues near Chelmsford, says Essex Live. As part of […]

Latest plans for Chelmsford’s Army and Navy roundabout revealed

Essex County Council has shared an image of final plans to transform the Army and Navy junction in Chelmsford. The proposed Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package includes a hamburger roundabout, bus priority measures and walking and cycling improvements. The current roundabout is traffic signal-controlled. It previously had a single-lane tidal-flow flyover which was shut […]