9 June 2010
Capita Symonds
has been appointed by Persimmon Homes to provide civil engineering
design for improvements to junction 19 on the M5.
The junction, which is the main access route
into the Portishead area of Bristol, was once described by Dr. Liam
Fox MP as the “longest cul-de-sac in history” thanks to its
notorious traffic problems, particularly in the morning rush
hour.
An infrastructure team from Bristol will be
designing a series of improvements that will provide a much needed
increase in capacity by signalising both the Portishead and Bristol
approaches to the roundabout junction as well as delivering
additional approaches and exit lanes.
The works are part of Persimmon’s S106
commitment resulting from its Port Marine Development in
Portishead. Due for completion in 2014, the Development spans 500
acres and will include 3500 new homes together with a marina,
offices, shops, public houses, restaurants
and supermarkets.