A511 construction updates and road works

Keep up to date with progress on the project, as well as road and footpath closures and diversions.

Enabling works

Essential enabling works are due to begin at a number of locations along the A511 corridor.

These works are critical to ensure the safe delivery of the scheme and inform future network enhancements, reducing risks and improving long-term road user safety.

To ensure the works can be delivered safely while minimising disruption to road users, temporary traffic management arrangements will be in place at the following locations:

Programme of works 2026

Please note: all dates remain subject to change.

17 and 18 September, Bardon Road Roundabout (8am to 5pm)

  • Temporary footway closure to the first access point on the service road
  • The second access point will remain open throughout the works
  • The utility contractor will undertake utility disconnection works

21 and 22 September, Whitwick Road (Morrisons Roundabout) 10pm to 5am

  • Overnight one-way closure of the roundabout
  • Trial hole investigation works will be undertaken to identify and confirm the location of existing utility services

22 to 26 September, Stephenson Way/Hermitage Road, Hoo Ash and Morrisons Roundabouts (8pm to 5am)

  • Temporary footway closures will be implemented as required
  • Two-way temporary traffic signals will be in operation on 22 September due to lane closures. This is to allow trial hole investigation works to locate existing utility services.

For further Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) information, visit Road closures and diversions.