Showing posts with label Ely Bypass. Show all posts
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Sunday, 19 March 2017
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Ely Southern Bypass - construction about to start...
We were going to be teaching about this a few years ago, but it was delayed. Finally it seems that the new Ely Southern Bypass is about to start in the New Year, and take just over a year to be constructed. We will be keeping an eye on it as it's a major change in the local landscape.
As the Ely Standard has reported....
Preparatory works are set to start on January 9 to establish the working area to build the 1.7km of road which will include two significant bridges to cross the River Ouse and its flood plain as well as railway lines. These initial preparatory and clearing works will mean that construction should start in earnest in March.
Cambridgeshire County Councillor Ian Bates, Chairman of Economy and Environment Committee, said: “It is clear from the public consultations that this bypass is much needed in the area. I welcome the news that we can now get diggers on the ground in the New Year and make a start on this vital link which will help boost the local economy. I would also like to thank all the partners that have helped fund this scheme and make it a reality. Not only will it benefit East Cambridgeshire but also further afield helping local businesses and residents.”
East Cambridgeshire District Council Leader, Councillor James Palmer said: “This is something the people of the area desperately need and I and East Cambridgeshire District Council have been campaigning for. Anyone who lives or drives here knows the congestion and pollution caused by the queues of lorries and that is only going to get worse as the level crossing is closed more often. It is harming the local economy and putting off business and I welcome the day that this new road is opened which will not only solve the current issues but bring even more opportunities to the area.”
Neil Darwin, Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP, said: “The Ely Southern Bypass is a key priority for the LEP. We have committed £22m of our Growth Deal, our biggest funding commitment from this deal to date, so we are pleased to hear that the Department for Transport has approved the scheme and that work can now get underway in earnest. The new bypass will deliver significant growth for the local area and ease the day to day traffic problems that local businesses and people currently face.”
The Department for Transport has confirmed that £16 million of the Growth Fund provided to Greater Cambridge, Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership can be used for the scheme. The project is being funded by Cambridgeshire County Council (£8m), East Cambridgeshire District Council (£1 million), Greater Cambridge, Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership grant (£6m + £16 million Growth Fund) and Network Rail (£5 million)
So this is a major change to Ely's local landscape... Lots of connections to infrastructure...
As the Ely Standard has reported....
Preparatory works are set to start on January 9 to establish the working area to build the 1.7km of road which will include two significant bridges to cross the River Ouse and its flood plain as well as railway lines. These initial preparatory and clearing works will mean that construction should start in earnest in March.
Cambridgeshire County Councillor Ian Bates, Chairman of Economy and Environment Committee, said: “It is clear from the public consultations that this bypass is much needed in the area. I welcome the news that we can now get diggers on the ground in the New Year and make a start on this vital link which will help boost the local economy. I would also like to thank all the partners that have helped fund this scheme and make it a reality. Not only will it benefit East Cambridgeshire but also further afield helping local businesses and residents.”
East Cambridgeshire District Council Leader, Councillor James Palmer said: “This is something the people of the area desperately need and I and East Cambridgeshire District Council have been campaigning for. Anyone who lives or drives here knows the congestion and pollution caused by the queues of lorries and that is only going to get worse as the level crossing is closed more often. It is harming the local economy and putting off business and I welcome the day that this new road is opened which will not only solve the current issues but bring even more opportunities to the area.”
Neil Darwin, Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP, said: “The Ely Southern Bypass is a key priority for the LEP. We have committed £22m of our Growth Deal, our biggest funding commitment from this deal to date, so we are pleased to hear that the Department for Transport has approved the scheme and that work can now get underway in earnest. The new bypass will deliver significant growth for the local area and ease the day to day traffic problems that local businesses and people currently face.”
The Department for Transport has confirmed that £16 million of the Growth Fund provided to Greater Cambridge, Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership can be used for the scheme. The project is being funded by Cambridgeshire County Council (£8m), East Cambridgeshire District Council (£1 million), Greater Cambridge, Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership grant (£6m + £16 million Growth Fund) and Network Rail (£5 million)
So this is a major change to Ely's local landscape... Lots of connections to infrastructure...
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