Chelmer Waterside Update November 2023

The works to construct the access road and bridge as part of the wider Chelmer Waterside project are continuing. During these works you will see contractors from GRAHAMS delivering the works on behalf of Chelmsford City Council.

Latest progress

During the past month the team have completed the following:

• The contractors commenced work on site on the 3^rd October following contract award.

• Site compounds have been established on each side of the river, these will remain in place for the duration of the project.

• Tree surgeons have been removing the required trees for the new bridge to be installed, with work also beginning on removing the approach ramps to the bailey bridge

Details of diversion routes and the proposed river closure can be found on the link below:

Waterside footpath and cycleway diversion routes

You can watch a video of how the bridge will be constructed here

Access road and bridge video

Look ahead

Over the next few weeks you will start to notice some changes in the area as the team continues with the construction. This includes:

• Continuing to remove the access ramps to the bailey bridge.
• The bailey bridge will be lifted from its current position where it will be dismantled and transported to its new location for storage and future use.

Indicative programme

Please note this programme may be subject to change