Great Western Way (Blagrove to Mannington) - Vehicle Restraint System

Great Western Way - Vehicle restraint system

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a new vehicle restraint system in the central reservation of Great Western Way between Blagrove and Mannington roundabouts. This work will include the removal or relocation of existing road traffic signage, the relocation of three street lighting columns (with associated DNO supply alterations) and some vegetation clearance. Provision of traffic management is also required as part of this contract.

Swindon Borough Council have set aside funding for the installation of vehicle restraint systems along the central reservation of Great Western Way between the Blagrove and Mannington roundabouts. A recent road safety audit has highlighted the lack of vehicle restraint system on a high speed dual carriageway and risk of crossover incidents occurring. In response to this RSA, an assessment using the Highway England online road restraint risk assessment programme to ascertain hazards and necessary remedial actions.