The road crosses the A1(M) at approximately the mid-point of the bypass, where it connects via an interchange which was constructed as part of the A1 upgrade.
Funding for the scheme was approved in July 2014 and work commenced on site in November 2014. The first stage of the works was to carry out an archaeological investigation of a Roman Villa and a late Iron Age enclosure. The Roman Villa dates from the mid 3rd - 4th century and was found to be in better condition than expected. Further information regarding this and the Iron Age enclosure can be found at the bottom of the this page.
Main construction works commenced in February 2015 by Wills Brothers Ltd. The bypass was opened to traffic two months early and within the £34.5m budget.
Time lapse videos and a video drive through
Full project time lapse and drive through
Rectory Wood Bridge time lapse
Holmfield Bridge time lapse
Aerial photographs
You can view aerial photos taken during construction of the bypass below.
June 2016
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March 2016
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November 2015
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June 2015
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Key events
- 11 August 2016 - opened to traffic
- Autumn 2016 - programmed opening
- March 2015 - public exhibition
- July 2014 - granted full approval
- October 2013 - planning consent (section 73 amendment)
- August 2013 - compulsory purchase order (CPO) and side roads order (SRO) confirmed
- May 2013 - public inquiry
- August 2012 - planning consent
- January 2012 - granted programme entry
View background documents for the bypass scheme
Contact us to request copies of background documents.