Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) has obtained planning consent (Planning Reference: 19/00218/OUT) for the construction of a new housing development in Walton Manor area. As a part of this planning approval, the developer, MKDP will be constructing a new 4 arm roundabout at H9 Groveway junction with Walton Drive to ensure safe access to the new development and the Open University.
The work will be done in 2 phases and will be carried out by our service provider, Ringway. Phase 1 14 February (2-3 weeks subject to weather) • Tree stump, root, and overgrowth removal in grassed areas either side of the H9 To carry out this work safely and efficiently it will be necessary to temporarily close the slip lane off the H9 Groveway into Walton Drive to through traffic for the duration of the works. Access from Walton Drive onto the H9 will be maintained.
The Open University have kindly offered to open their gated barrier on Walton Drive to allow access to their car parks, local nursery, and residents.
Signage will be in place to advise of lane closures and diversion routes for vehicles. See below traffic diversion route plan.
Access to The COVID vaccination centre will maintained via the signed diversion route.
Phase 2 from April to October the construction of the new roundabout. A further letter with details of the works will be sent in advance of the works.
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience these works may cause, for further information please visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
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