Update given on A585 bypass works

National Highways have given an update on the £150 million scheme that will see a bypass built between Wind Harbour and Skippool.

Some changes need to be made to the road layout on Mains Lane.

Therefore, they will be switching traffic onto a new section of road next to Old Mains Lane, so they can safely remove the existing Skippool bridge.

The traffic switch will take place overnight week starting Monday 10 October under temporary traffic signals.

To construct the remaining section of the bypass, contractors need to use sheet piling next to the garage on Mains Lane.

Sheet piling helps build stable foundations for construction work to take place. This involves driving large amounts of steel deep into the ground. It is widely used in the construction industry and can be noisy.

Sheet piling will begin week starting Monday 24 October and will take approximately five weeks to complete on days only.

The existing Skippool bridge will be removed during this period of time.

We will continue to keep you updated with changes to the programme.

Tristram Bardrick, National Highways’ project manager, said: “The removal of the existing Skippool bridge is an important part of this project and these changes to the road layout will help ensure it can take place safely.

“The bridge will be removed during the sheet piling process. We appreciate the sheet piling can be noisy and this is why we will be carrying out this part of the works during the daytime only.”