Residents can find out more about the roadworks taking place between the Town Centre and Burnt Mill roundabout in the Discover Harlow engagement hub on Thursday 21 November, 11.15am – 4pm.
Part of the £1.3 billion infrastructure investment identified for Harlow & Gilston Garden Town, the works feature a redesigned junction at Burnt Mill plus route upgrades for rapid bus services.
They also include walking and cycling links, new public realm, trees, signage and lighting.
Once completed, the route will connect to the new Sustainable Transport Hub and Interchange replacing Harlow’s current bus station as well as the seven Garden Town villages proposed for Gilston.
Located on the ground floor of the Harvey Centre, the Discover Harlow pop in event will feature representatives from Essex Highways and works contractor, Bouygues, who will be on hand to answer resident questions.
Speaking about the works earlier this year, HGGT Director Naisha Polaine said: “Ever since Government gave Harlow and Gilston the status of a Garden Town project in 2017, HGGT’s five council partnership has been very clear on the objectives for transport across the local area and that’s providing alternatives to using cars for local journeys.
“The new route will give priority to walking, cycling and rapid bus transit, creating a culture of active travel that’s quick, safe and good for the environment while generating a healthier population.”
Bouygues have also launched a website that not only gives residents advanced notice on future road closures but has a chat function to speak directly to the onsite team in Harlow.
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