Kier are kindly hosting a site visit and CPD to the eagerly anticipated "Missing Link".

Project Overview

Kier has been awarded a £460-million contract by National Highways to deliver the eagerly anticipated A417 "missing link" project near Birdlip. The completion of this project is expected to enhance safety and air quality, ensure more dependable journey times, and yield significant economic benefits for the county. Additionally, it will create new habitats and connections for local wildlife.

The proposed enhancements include:

A new 3.4-mile (5.4km) dual carriageway.To the west of the Air Balloon roundabout, the new section will align with the current A417 corridor, while to the south and east, it will diverge from the existing road.A new junction at Shab Hill to connect the A417 with the A436 towards Oxford and Birdlip.A new junction near Cowley to replace the current Cowley roundabout.The current A417 stretch between the Air Balloon and Cowley roundabouts will be repurposed, with parts transformed into paths for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and other sections maintained for local resident access.

Itinerary

17:00 - Arrive on site, Introductions and refreshments

17:20 – Presentation of the A417 Missing Link

18:00 – Short break and Visitors Induction

18:15 – Exclusion zone for all to look at Gloucestershire Way Crossing build/ photo opportunity

18:45 – Q&A’s

19:00 - Close

Directions

KIER CRUSHER PLANT – A417 PROJECT OFFICE

Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JX

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Full instructions on how to reach the site will be forwarded shorlty before the visit.

ACCESS: The building is wheelchair accessible.

TOILETS: To use the toilets, please inform a Kier staff member who will provide access to the Main Office.

Members can gain 2 CIOB CPD points if you reflect on your learning from this activity.

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

*PPE*

Please dress appropriately according to the weather conditions.

You will not require PPE.

Fees

CIOB Member free of charge, all other attendees £25

Contact

Natalie Avent

Member Services and Events Coordinator - Bristol Hub

+44 (0) 1344 630834

Navent@ciob.org.uk

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