Parking, traffic alert as Bridge site investigations begin

Checking ground conditions, drainage and what lies beneath the road surface before construction starts is needed to reduce the risk of issues emerging later, the States has said, when they would be more expensive and disruptive to deal with.

It added that the defence work was “fundamental to support housing, investment and regeneration around The Bridge, while helping to protect existing homes and businesses from future flood risk.”

🛠 When and where the work is happening:

🔹 Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd July: Workers will be carrying out a ground penetrating radar survey of the area. Stop/go signs will be used to manage traffic when workers need to enter the road.

🔹 Monday 6th to Friday 10th July: Bore holes and trial holes will need to be dug which will mean that some parking will be suspended and pavements will be closed for limited periods of time.

While there isn’t expected to be a need for significant traffic management measures, there may be delays during peak times, users of the Bridge have been warned.

The risk of flooding caused by water overtopping at The Bridge seafront is a key consideration for several sites allocated for housing in the area and for homes and businesses in the immediate area. Although this risk is small, it is real. The latest climate change analysis for Guernsey and the forecast rise in sea levels indicates that the impact could be significant and needs to be addressed.

More information can be found here.