11 January 2010
M4 safety improvement works to start this week
Work will start this week on a £1m scheme to improve the safety barriers and street lighting in the central reservation on the M4 motorway between Junction 24 Coldra to Christchurch Hill Overbridge.
This scheme is the continuation of the programme of central reserve concrete barrier renewal works in the Newport area between Junctions 24 and 28 of the M4 motorway and will last for approximately 12 weeks.
The approximate length of new barrier will be 1.5km and there will be 50 new lighting columns installed to current design and lighting standards.
The works are required due to the current age and condition of the central reserve safety barriers and lighting columns. The new concrete barrier will provide the additional safety requirements of current day standards.
The South Wales Trunk Road Agency will be managing the works as Agents to the Welsh Government. The main contractor will be Alun Griffiths Contractors Limited and Capita Symonds, as Consulting Engineer, will supervise the works.
This is a busy section of the motorway and there is likely to be some disruption to road users whilst the works are in progress. Traffic management systems will be in place to protect the workforce, motorists and control the flow of traffic, and every effort will be made to minimise inconvenience to road users, businesses and residents.
All traffic lanes will be kept open during busy periods with lane closures affected at night time only.
Further information can be obtained from the South Wales Trunk Road Agency on 01792 325 900 or e-mail enquiries@southwales-tra.gov.uk.
