KING'S DYKE CROSSING SCHEME - ELY TO PETERBOROUGH
Project Overview
The £32m King’s Dyke level crossing scheme is being delivered by Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK for Cambridgeshire County Council.
The project aims to address traffic delays caused by the current railway line crossing in Peterborough, a problem which has been the subject of a campaign going back 20 years.
Jones Bros will construct a new road and bridge and remove the level crossing which will unlock opportunity for the north of the county and bring investment, jobs and homes.
The project aims to address traffic delays caused by the current railway line crossing in Peterborough, a problem which has been the subject of a campaign going back 20 years.
Jones Bros will construct a new road and bridge and remove the level crossing which will unlock opportunity for the north of the county and bring investment, jobs and homes.
Video recorded in September 2020
Supply Chain Spotlight
Jones Bros is working hard to engage local suppliers as well as providing employment opportunities, including apprenticeships, for people living in Cambridgeshire.
Examples include milk deliveries from Peterborough Dairies as well as a nearby tuck van supplying food and drink to employees on site.
Whittlesey-based PJ Thory has also supplied aggregate materials for the project.
Examples include milk deliveries from Peterborough Dairies as well as a nearby tuck van supplying food and drink to employees on site.
Whittlesey-based PJ Thory has also supplied aggregate materials for the project.
Video recorded in September 2020
Careers Insight
There are a variety of career paths you can go down with civil engineering, from site engineer and management to working on the ground and driving items of plant. At King’s Dyke, we have many plant operators, but we also have office and site-based roles which look at the technical side of the project.
With so many different aspects involved in a civil engineering scheme, it’s definitely an interesting and varied career choice.
Do you enjoy challenges and problem solving? Find out more about a career at Jones Bros.
With so many different aspects involved in a civil engineering scheme, it’s definitely an interesting and varied career choice.
Do you enjoy challenges and problem solving? Find out more about a career at Jones Bros.
Video recorded in September 2020
The Bridge Structure
The bridge, which is to go over the Ely to Peterborough railway line, is comprised of six columns and six beams. Jones Bros will be bringing in a one thousand tonne crane to lift those beams into place.
One of the first steps the civil engineering firm carried out was monitoring the railway track to ensure there is no disruption.
By summer 2021, Jones Bros will be starting work on the bridge deck.
One of the first steps the civil engineering firm carried out was monitoring the railway track to ensure there is no disruption.
By summer 2021, Jones Bros will be starting work on the bridge deck.
Video recorded in September 2020
Work Experience Advice
Work experience and placements help individuals learn more about careers in civil engineering, as well as day-to-day responsibilities.
Jones Bros has a proven track record in providing valuable work placement opportunities that lead to full-time employment with clear career progression.
Find out more about work experience and placements at Jones Bros.
Jones Bros has a proven track record in providing valuable work placement opportunities that lead to full-time employment with clear career progression.
Find out more about work experience and placements at Jones Bros.
Video recorded in September 2020
A Message from the Mayor
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, James Palmer, discusses how proud he is to be involved with the King’s Dyke project. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has contributed 80 per cent (£24m) to the improvement works at the railway crossing line, which have been campaigned for over many years.
Video recorded in February 2021
A Message from the Council
The King’s Dyke project has been campaigned for by residents for many years. Councillor Steve Count is delivering on his promise to resolve the issue of delays at the level crossing with this project. Once complete, commuters will be able to travel uninterrupted across the railway using the bridge constructed by Jones Bros.
Video recorded in February 2021
Route of the King's Dyke Crossing Scheme
April 2021
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Programme of Works
July 2020 Earthworks start
August 2020 Main site compound built
October/November 2020 Foundations for two key structures (underpass and the bridge) commence
February 2021 underpass scheduled for completion
July 2021 railway bridge scheduled for completion
March 2021 to December 2022 phase 2 and 3 earthworks as well as highway construction works
Further details will be published in future newsletters and at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/kings-dyke
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Work includes constructing a new road and bridge over the Ely to Peterborough railway line.
Take a look at the progress that has been made on the road over the months.
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The bridge, which is the largest structure in the King’s Dyke level crossing scheme, comprising six columns and six beams, goes over the Ely to Peterborough railway line on the A605.
Take a look at the progress that has been made on the bridge over the months.
