Manor Royal Highways Improvements, Crawley

Week 10 Summary

This week, the contractors have been focused mainly within section 3 and around the 4 way lights and Thales gate 2. Temporary lights have been put in place and are running well. 2 traffic islands have been removed as part of the permanent works. Excavations to the failed carriageway have been carried out and the placement of subbase has been moving forward. Openreach have been on site to slew, lower and install more infrastructure.

Traffic islands have been removed as part of the permanent works on Manor Royal, Crawley.

Look Ahead – Week 11 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges. Bus lane suspension of the bus lane up to Faraday road to simplify traffic flow. Temporary lights will remain in place.
• Bus lane Construction: Type1 being placed and new kerb installation starts.
• Section 2: Enabling works up to the bus stop will start.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Updated 11/04/2025

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. The bus lane to the southern side of Manor Royal has been suspended to facilitate construction activities which are currently carried out with traffic management in place to utilise the northern lane as a running lane for the machinery and providing a safety zone.

Week 9 Summary

This week, the contractors have been focused mainly within section 3. Excavations for the bus lane have continued and further accommodating works for utility works have been carried out. The contractors are currently in the process of starting the construction phase. All road markings around the 4 way lights at Thales gate 2 to Crompton way have been removed.

Bus lane excavation continues to accommodate utility works on Manor Royal, Crawley

Look Ahead – Week 10 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges. Bus lane suspension of the bus lane up to Faraday road to simplify traffic flow. Temporary lights will be in place from Monday to allow the decommissioning of the 4 ways and allow the removal of the 2 centre islands.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Small sections of excavation will continue.
• Bus lane Construction: Type1 to be installed and setting up for new kerbs.
• Thales gate 2: 4 way lights decommissioned and removal of traffic islands
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Updated 07/04/2025

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. The bus lane to the southern side of Manor Royal has been suspended to facilitate construction activities which are currently carried out with traffic management in place to utilise the northern lane as a running lane for the machinery and providing a safety zone.

Week 8 Summary

This week, Landbuild has been focused mainly within section 3. Excavations for the bus lane have continued and the new drainage gullies are being installed. VM have been on site to lower their asset across the maintenance bay and Enervio have been on site removing lighting columns and starting the installation of new.

Installation of drainage gullies in Manor Royal, Crawley

Look Ahead – Week 9 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges. Bus lane suspension of the bus lane up to Faraday road to simplify traffic flow. Adaptions to the 4 way lights at the junction on Crompton way to facilitate the removal of the traffic islands.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks and drainage will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.
• Bus lane Construction: Type1 to be installed and preparing for the new kerb lines.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Updated 28/03/2025

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. The bus lane to the southern side of Manor Royal has been suspended to facilitate construction activities which are currently carried out with traffic management in place to utilise the northern lane as a running lane for the machinery and providing a safety zone.

Week 7 Summary

The Gas main diversion has been completed successfully and works have been progressing with the widening for the new bus lane. Works have included,

• Removal of the old gas main.
• Accommodation works for other utility providers.
• Preparing the formation in readiness for the construction build up.

Gas main route diversion at Manor Royal, Crawley

Look Ahead – Week 8 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges. Bus lane suspension of the bus lane up to Faraday road to simplify traffic flow.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks and drainage will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.
• Bus lane Construction: Type1 to be installed and preparing for the new kerb lines.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Updated 21/03/2025

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. The bus lane to the southern side of Manor Royal has been suspended to facilitate construction activities which are currently carried out with traffic management in place to utilise the northern lane as a running lane for the machinery and providing a safety zone.

Week 6 Summary

This week, the contractors have focused on section 3, collaborating with Southern Gas Network (SGN) to dig a trench for the gas main diversion route. Installation of a new pipe line which will be live this week enabling the old line to be removed to facilitate the new bus lane.

Section 2, will be accommodating works on the 4-way traffic signals to allow Telent to temporarily adapt the current signals to enable island removal. You can find relevant drawings under the photos section on the right side of the webpage.

Look Ahead – Week 7 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges. Bus lane suspension of the bus lane up to Faraday road to simplify traffic flow.
• Gas Main Diversion Works: SGN will be commissioning the new main.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks and drainage will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Project Updates

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. The bus lane to the southern side of Manor Royal has been suspended to facilitate construction activities which are currently carried out with traffic management in place to utilise the northern lane as a running lane for the machinery and providing a safety zone.

Week 5 Summary

This week, the contractors have focused on section 3, collaborating with Southern Gas Network (SGN) to dig a trench for the gas main diversion route. You can find relevant drawings under the photos section on the right side of the webpage.

Look Ahead – Week 6 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges. Bus lane suspension of the bus lane up to Faraday road to simplify traffic flow.
• Gas Main Diversion Works: SGN will be installing the new main.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Week 4 Summary

The contractors' main focus this week has been within section 3 (please see drawings under photos sections on right side of the webpage):

• Reduced level excavation for the new bus lane.
• Working with Southern Gas Network (SGN) to dig a trench for the gas main diversion route.
• Installing Heras fencing around trees within working area to provide tree protection in line with West Sussex tree arboriculturist's guidelines.

Look Ahead – Week 5 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges.
• Gas Main Diversion Works: Trenching activities will continue in collaboration with SGN to facilitate the diversion of existing gas infrastructure.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. The bus lane to the southern side of Manor Royal has been suspended to facilitate construction activities which are currently carried out with traffic management in place to utilise the northern lane as a running lane for the machinery and providing a safety zone.

Week 3 Summary

The contractors' main focus this week has been within section 3. Reduced level excavation for the new bus lane. Excavating a trench for the gas main diversion route in collaboration with Sothern Gas Network (SGN). Installing Heras fencing around trees within the working area to provide tree protection inline with West Sussex tree arbour culturalist guidelines.

Look Ahead – Week 4 (Section 3)

Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will remain in place to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges.

Gas Main Diversion Works: Trenching activities will continue in collaboration with SGN to facilitate the diversion of existing gas infrastructure.

Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.

Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will remain closed however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Updated 21/02/2025

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. Currently, construction activities are being carried out with minimal carriageway incursions, ensuring that traffic flow remains unaffected.

Week 2 Summary

The contractors' main focus this week has been on carrying out trial hole investigations to pinpoint the exact locations of statutory services. These works are necessary to support upcoming service diversions. Excavation works for the new bus lane are now underway in section 3 alongside the excavation for the new proposed line for the gas main diversion works, enabling the construction of the new bus lane.

Look Ahead – Week 3 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will be introduced to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges.
• Gas Main Diversion Works: Trenching activities will continue in collaboration with SGN to facilitate the diversion of existing gas infrastructure.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks will continue for the new bus lane within Section 3.
• Pedestrian Access: The pedestrian crossing within Section 3 will be closed from Monday; however, alternative crossing points to the East and West will remain fully operational.

We remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your continued support.

Updated 14/02/2025

WSCC appreciate your patience and cooperation as work progresses on the Manor Royal project. Currently, construction activities are being carried out with minimal carriageway incursions, ensuring that traffic flow remains unaffected.

Week 1 Summary

Establishing site compounds and trial hole investigations to pinpoint the exact locations of statutory services have been the contractors' main priorities this week. These works are essential to facilitate upcoming service diversions, enabling the construction of the new bus lane.

Look Ahead – Week 2 (Section 3)

• Traffic Management Implementation: A designated running lane will be introduced to allow construction plant and dumpers to operate within the working area, reducing the need for vehicular movements on verges.
• Gas Main Diversion Works: Trenching activities will commence in collaboration with SGN to facilitate the diversion of existing gas infrastructure.
• Bus Lane Excavation: Earthworks will begin for the new bus lane within Section 3.

WSCC remain committed to ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety standards throughout the duration of the project.