Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, has welcomed news that the work to create a major new roundabout at the junction of Rawreth Lane and Hullbridge Road, on the outskirts of Rayleigh, is now virtually completed.
Mark first saw the plans for this roundabout about five years ago and, although it was originally supposed to be completely finished by July 2021, he has been pressing the developers primarily responsible for the work, Barratt David-Wilson, to bring the project to a conclusion as soon as possible.
The new roundabout, which replaced the old mini roundabout nearby, was paid for by property developers and has cost in the region of £2 million.
Commenting on the new roundabout, Mark Francois said:
“Having been lobbying hard for this roundabout for over five years, I am pleased that since it first opened to traffic, back in July, the roundabout has led to quite a speed up of traffic along Rawreth Lane, including at peak times and hopefully will now serve as a much-needed improvement to our local network. Moreover, as part of this project, the parking at Hambro Parade shops has also been tidied up and additional parking spaces have been provided, which is obviously welcome.”
