BANTS LANE - NORTHAMPTON

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OUR APPROACH

West Northamptonshire Council announced plans to commence construction on Northampton’s main shopping street in early 2024, with preparatory work beginning in November. This followed extensive investigative work conducted in collaboration with our partner, Kier Transportation.

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AT A GLANCE

Project Purpose:

Bants Lane was upgraded to modernize traffic signals at the junction of Bants Lane and Chiltern Avenue, improving safety and traffic flow.

  • Scope of Work: The project involved reusing existing ducts, installing new traffic equipment, repositioning signals, and desilting access chambers.

  • Timeline: The upgrade was scheduled to be completed in four weeks.

Delivery:

  • Start Date: July 22nd, after a two-week mobilization period.

  • Safety Measures: The junction was closed with a diversion route, and two-way lights were set up per safety regulations.

    Innovative Techniques:

    • Vacuum Excavation: Enhanced safety and reduced risks of utility strikes.

    • NAL MULTIduct™ System: Lightweight ducting system for faster and durable installation.

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HOW WE DELIVERED

  • Completion: The project finished on time and within budget.

  • Impact: Improved traffic signal functionality and safety, with minimal disruption to the community through innovative construction methods.

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SEE FOR YOURSELF

Words only go so far, we prefer to let our work speak for itself. Take a look at some of the pictures from our recent project on Abington Street.

White Ford utility truck parked on the side of a street with green trees in the background.
Yellow roadwork sign indicating work starts here for traffic signal upgrades on July 22nd for 4 weeks, with construction workers and equipment in the background.
Road construction signs along a street, with one sign showing a person digging with a shovel, and another sign indicating the road ahead is closed to vehicles.
A man wearing high-visibility yellow pants and an orange jacket with 'S&D Civil' printed on the back, standing behind a metal barrier on a grassy area. He's wearing a black helmet and appears to be involved in a construction or safety activity. In th
Two construction workers in high-visibility safety clothing and helmets standing near a street, with cars and traffic signals in the background, and orange barriers on the ground.
Two road workers in orange safety jackets with reflective stripes, wearing helmets, are standing on the street, discussing or reviewing information, with houses and a traffic light in the background.
Worker in high-visibility clothing and helmet setting up a traffic barrier on a sidewalk in front of a residential house with a gray fence and parked cars.
A traffic worker in a fluorescent yellow-green safety jacket and pants, holding an adjustable traffic sign and walking past orange traffic cones.
Traffic management vehicle parked on the street with orange cones blocking part of the road, and workers in the background near residential houses.
Group of construction workers wearing orange safety jackets and helmets, standing on a street near a construction site in an urban area.
Group of construction workers wearing high-visibility clothing and helmets walking across a street with traffic cones and vehicle repair signs.
Three construction workers wearing orange safety jackets and green pants, standing on sidewalk and discussing, with construction vehicles in background.
A worker in high-visibility clothing with 'S&D Traffic Management' on the back is looking down and holding his head, standing next to a large gray truck on a residential street.
Two construction workers wearing high-visibility jackets and helmets working on road repair, placing traffic cones on a street with parked cars and residential houses in the background.
Three construction workers wearing high-visibility yellow jackets and helmets, standing outdoors near a road, with one of them pointing forward and discussing something.
Three traffic management workers in yellow high-visibility jackets and safety helmets standing on a road with parked cars and traffic cones in the background.
Road construction scene with traffic cones, traffic lights, and workers in orange safety vests working on the street. Traffic is backed up and road signs indicate detours for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.
A traffic light showing red, with a line of cars and construction workers in high-visibility clothing in the background.
Road construction or maintenance site with traffic cones, barriers, and a traffic signal showing a red light. Workers in orange uniforms and helmets are present, along with parked cars and utility vehicles in the background.
Two construction workers in orange safety jackets and yellow safety pants look at a large map or blueprint. They are outdoors, standing on grass, with houses and regulatory barriers in the background.
Worker wearing a white helmet, ear protection, and high-visibility orange and yellow clothing, securing a metal fence with gravel and cars in the background.
A worker in an orange safety jacket and white helmet stands in front of a metal construction barrier, with a red safety sign on it.
Two civil engineers wearing orange high-visibility jackets with 'S&D Civils' logos, helmets, and safety gear, working on a road construction site with vehicles and other workers in the background.
Three traffic management workers in high visibility yellow jackets and helmets standing beside a hedge, monitoring traffic congestion on a multi-lane road with ongoing construction, traffic lights, and orange traffic cones.
Three traffic management workers wearing high-visibility yellow jackets with 'S&D Traffic Management' printed on the back, helmets, and safety gear, standing on the side of a road next to bushes while observing traffic and a vehicle on the road.
Road construction scene with workers in neon yellow safety gear, traffic cones, and electronic traffic signals. A driving lane is closed, as indicated by a sign reading 'Single file traffic' and a roadwork warning sign.
Construction workers in high-visibility clothing working on a road closed off with barriers, traffic cones, and a stoplight, with vehicles and trees in the background.
Construction workers wearing high-visibility clothing, helmets, and gloves working behind a barricade on a street, with a sign indicating the footpath is closed.
Construction workers in high visibility jackets and helmets moving barriers on a street
Two utility workers in bright yellow safety uniforms and white helmets kneel on the grass beside a road, working with tools from a black toolbox.
Two construction workers in yellow safety gear and white helmets kneeling on the grass and working on installing or repairing a yellow road marking line on the pavement.
Road blocked by metal barriers and orange traffic cones, with parked cars and construction workers in the background.
Mobile generator unit with solar panels, green doors labeled 'Generator Free' and 'Office,' located outdoors on pavement with trees in background.

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Group of construction workers wearing high-visibility orange and yellow safety uniforms and helmets standing on a street, with some working behind a safety barrier.
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Construction workers repairing a road, one standing with tools, another operating machinery, both wearing high-visibility safety clothing.
A person in a black shirt is grabbing a fish from a bucket filled with water at a market stall. The fish appears to be a type of catfish. The scene is outdoors with various items on display, suggesting a market environment.

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Construction workers in high-visibility clothing working on a street excavation with a small excavator, bricks, and safety barriers.
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A person in a kitchen preparing food on a counter with vegetables and utensils.

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