East Hill construction update - update 23/07/26

Works on East Hill are now underway and progressing well, following the appointment of Octavius Infrastructure as the main contractor.

Works completed so far:

• Construction of a temporary pedestrian crossing and pedestrian diversion on the northern footway
• Removal of the central island on Roman Road
• Removal of the pathway build-out west of Priory Street

Upcoming works:

• Deep drainage investigation works will take place on Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July on Guildford Road. To minimise disruption, work will be undertaken during overnight hours only, and during this time traffic will be maintained throughout the works using multi-way temporary traffic lights. These temporary lights will be removed ready for the next day
• Removal of pathway build-out east of Priory Street
• Zebra crossing widening
• Footway works continue on south side of East Hill