# Construction of a Highway Improvement Scheme at Junction 25 of the M5

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Somerset County Council](/buyers/somerset-county-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £16,000,000
- Published: 15 February 2018
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: d41fca7d-4dab-4b90-a81d-4a2b7e8f87de-198816
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84

## Description

Construction of a new 250m long dual two lane access road, construction of 250m of new single carriageway construction, reconstruction of approximately 200m of existing dual carriageway \(currently rigid construction\) , including the construction of a new bridge over Blackbrook, culverting of an existing watercourse and construction of a retaining wall\. In addition a new roundabout is to be constructed to serve a new strategic employment site and the existing roundabout which serves M5 J25 is to be altered to accommodate an additional traffic lane and signalised\. The proposals also include the provision of signalised junctions to serve the existing Park & Ride site and the provision of footway / cycleway facilities\. Flood mitigation measures in the form of extensive ground level lowering is also required together with the demolition / removal of a number of agricultural units previously used for poultry rearing\. Works associated with the project will also include the provision of extensive temporary traffic management, drainage, alterations to Statutory Undertakers' apparatus and the provision of new landscaping

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41fca7d-4dab-4b90-a81d-4a2b7e8f87de-198816)