Notice of Ellesborough Road closure for utility diversion and crash barrier installation

What we are doing

In advance of the completion and tie-in of the temporary diversion of Ellesborough Road into the existing road in early 2024, our team need to close the road to complete further utility diversions works at both the eastern and western tie-in areas.

In constructing the realignment, our team have so far dug trial holes, surveyed, and diverted high voltage cables, gas mains, internet and telephone services and installed a sheet pile wall to protect the Memorial Wood under our previous closures, and as we move closer to these works now being complete.

As the nature of these works involve open excavations and due to the narrow width of the carriageway, we need to close the road to ensure the safety of both our workforce and road users. Pedestrian and resident access will be maintained throughout the closure
although the footpath maybe diverted onto the carriageway.

Ellesborough Road must be diverted to continue with the construction of Wendover Green Tunnel. The diversion includes a temporary new bridge which will enable site traffic to pass underneath and for the tunnel to be
constructed without any disruption to the road. We are working to have the temporary realignment in operation in early 2024.

When will these works take place?

• Monday 4 December to Saturday 9 December

Please note, these dates may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control but will be completed on or around the timings specified.

Should our team finish earlier than planned, we will open the road when practicable.

Download information relating to these works

• Notice of Ellesborough Road closure for utility diversion and crash barrier installation

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• Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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