œ35m of roads out for prequal

The œ25 million A19 Norton Parkway improvement between Stockton and Middlesbrough is out for prequalification. Provided there are no delays, the scheme should go out to tender in September or November.

Work is currently due to begin on site in January 1995. The project will involve the widening of the existing dual carriageway and improvements to two interchanges. Six large structures will have to be built.

Also out for prequalification is the Bedfordshire County Council scheme, the A507 Arlesey-Stotfold Bypass. The project is estimated to cost from œ8 million to œ10 million. The work involves construction of 1km of 9.3m wide single carriageway and 5.5km of 12m wide single carriageway. Three roundabouts and a river bridge are included in the scheme.