Bellway Homes
Main Street, Felton
Project Overview
Complex Section 278 works were required to satisfy a pre-occupation planning condition and were completed to discharge the developer’s obligations. The development was located on land adjacent to the main road linking the A1 to Felton Village, a key high-traffic route. Careful planning and effective traffic management were essential to maintain safe and continuous vehicle and pedestrian movement, including the coordination of lane closures and diversion routes. Works were meticulously scheduled to align with road usage patterns and stakeholder requirements, with overnight carriageway surfacing undertaken to minimise daytime disruption. Close liaison with local authorities, traffic management teams, and residents ensured clear communication, minimised inconvenience, and allowed prompt responses to any unforeseen issues.
DELIVERED ON A LUMP SUM, FIXED COST BASIS
CONTINUOUS LIAISONS WITH 160+ RESIDENTS
0 EXTRAS CHARGED TO THE CLIENT
COLLABORATION WITH ADOPTING AUTHORITY
7 WEEK PROJECT DURATION
IMMEDIATE SIGN-OFF
Works Involved
- Extensive traffic management implemented, including road closures and diversions.
- Footway reconstruction and resurfacing.
- Carriageway resurfacing.
- Removal of existing and installation of new traffic calming islands, including non-illuminated bollards and signage.
- Regrading of grass verges.
- Application of road markings to suit the revised road layout.
BEFORE
AFTER
Site Challenges
The development was situated on land adjoining the main road connecting the A1 to Felton Village, a key route with high traffic volumes, requiring careful planning to minimise disruption.
Effective traffic management was critical, including coordination of lane closures, diversion routes, and pedestrian access to maintain safe and continuous traffic flow throughout the project.
The works had to be meticulously scheduled and coordinated to align with existing road usage patterns and stakeholder requirements, ensuring efficient delivery without impacting the surrounding network.
Surfacing of the main carriageway had to be completed overnight to reduce disruption to daytime traffic, demanding additional planning, safety measures, and resource management.
Close liaison with local authorities, traffic management teams, and residents was essential to communicate works schedules, minimise inconvenience, and respond to unforeseen issues promptly.
Authority Testimonial
Client Testimonial
This scheme required night time works, significant traffic management and extensive engineering supervision and management.
As Vista worked on a fixed fee basis, we were able to utilise their consult and construct turn key offering and achieved sign off on the S278 works with ZERO Bellway internal resource used.
We've engaged with Vista on a number of schemes, having the ability to offload sites to an outsourced company who take on the hassle and risk is a perfect solution for us!
They continue to impress me with their professionalism, quality of workmanship and regular communication.
They are very transparent and everything that they promise is delivered on time and to the highest quality.
Technical Director
Bellway Homes (North East)
Local Authority Testimonial
Authority Testimonial
“‘I recently had the pleasure of working with Vista Civil Engineering on a challenging Section 278 project, and I must say that their level of expertise and service is second to none. From the initial consultation to the project's completion, their team demonstrated a remarkable commitment to delivering exceptional results.
The project involved the implementation of Section 278 works to a legacy residential estate. Vista were not only highly knowledgeable but also displayed a deep understanding of highway adoption works. Their ability to navigate the con-straints of the project ensured that the works were completed smoothly.
Throughout the project, the team maintained clear and open lines of communication. They were responsive to our questions and concerns and provided regular updates on the project's progress.
The completed highway works met our expectations in terms of functionality, safety, and durability. It's evident that Vista takes pride in their work and is committed to delivering projects that stand the test of time.
I highly recommend Vista to anyone seeking a company that combines exceptional expertise, transparent communica-tion, and a commitment to sustainable and high-quality Section 278 delivery. I look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Mahesh Ganeshan—London Borough of Sutton
Contact
Email
info@vista-civils.co.uk
Phone
0330 165 7989
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