Decision details

The A633 forms a major transport link between the Dearne Valley and Rotherham Town Centre and experiences congestion around the Parkgate Shopping area. Alongside the new road proposed to run from the A6123 Aldwarke Lane to both the rear of Parkgate Shopping and a new park and ride facility serving tram train, a complimentary scheme is proposed to widen the south entry and exits from Taylors Lane roundabout. Modelling has shown the two interventions will decongest the A633, improving journey time reliability.

The Full Business Case was submitted on 13 of December 2021 and was approved at the MCA meeting on 21 March 2022 subject to certain conditions which the project team are currently working on to discharge prior to execution of the contract by both parties.

To enable the roundabout widening works to be undertaken several utilities companies have indicated they have apparatus which requires alteration.

To progress the Taylors Lane approach widening scheme, it is necessary to appoint a number of utility companies to carry out diversion works for all existing services and equipment affected by the highway works. Each company will require payment in advance, based on detailed C4 estimates, in order to get them to commit to the works and enable the Main Contractor to programme and coordinate their individual on-site activities.

In accordance with Standing Order 5.8.1 (a) (i), the services are proprietary, and no alternative provider is available.

The following C4 estimates have been received from those companies with affected equipment:

Open Reach (BT) £204,633.35
Virgin Media £88,522.28

Approved the appointment of Open Reach and Virgin Media to carry out underground service diversions at a cost of £204,633.35.92 and £88,522.28 respectively.

The statutory undertaker’s apparatus needs to be moved / diverted to allow the scheme to progress due to the widening of the road and the new alignment of the kerblines. The cables are owned by the respective companies and there is no option other than the service provider relocating them.