MR NICE-GUY APPOINTED TO SOAK UP POTENTIAL TOLL BAR ROUNDABOUT FLAK

                                                                

Starting on Monday, the roundabout project is expected to last for six months

A TROUBLESHOOTER has been appointed to keep a lid on any anger issues that bubble up during the 'improvement works' that start at Toll Bar roundabout on Monday.

Contractors CR Reynolds have appointed Chris Butts whose job-title will be project liaison officer.

His stated brief is to "respond to any concerns raised by residents, businesses or other stakeholders" over the works which may cause disruption and delays beyond Christmas and into 2021.

The whole of next week is expected to be a particular crunch - especially for motorists.

Says Mr Betts, who has lived in North East Lincolnshire all his life: “It is important to ensure we are engaged with the community from the outset

“This is a collaborative effort with with North East Lincolnshire Council and Engie. 

"It’s about making sure we get the project done safely and as quickly as possible with the minimum amount of disruption.”

"Letters to residents, media releases, social media and clear signage are among the communication tools being used."

A dedicated phone line and email address has been set up by CR Reynolds for any issues residents and businesses may have.

Chris reminded motorists to expect delays in the initial phase of the works, expected to last four days.

This will involve taking out the four splitter islands on the entry points to the roundabout.

From Monday, for a few days only, Station Road east and west into the roundabout will be closed between 7.30am and 7pm while the A16 (north/south) will be subject of two-way traffic signals.

This work will allow the roundabout to remain largely open throughout the remainder of the project, without the need for traffic signals.

“Taking the splitter islands out will allow us to have effective traffic flow for the later phases of the work,” says Mr Betts.

The Toll Bar 'diplomat' is hoping coronavirus restrictions will lift in the autumn to allow him to visit Tollbar Academy and local primary schools to discuss not only the project and future careers in engineering.

Residents and businesses can contact him at tollbarroundabout@crreynolds.co.uk.