Arlesey relief road and gateway bridge project

Our new relief road created between Arlesey High Street and the A507 opened in November 2023.

We started work on the new relief road in spring 2022, to help with easing congestion, improving road safety, and reducing journey times for motorists heading toward the A507.

As part of the comprehensive scheme, there are new cycleways and footways alongside the carriageway as well as a new foot, cycle, and equestrian bridge over the busy A507. This will complete a safe route linking Arlesey to the popular Etonbury Woods and local schools. The bridge also features a fantastic viewing platform at tree canopy level for people to enjoy the woodlands and wildlife.

Tree planting and landscaping will take place in Etonbury Wood and alongside the new road. This will incorporate a mixture of small and standard size trees including Lime, Silver Birch, Field Maple, Hazel, Wild Service Tree, White Willow, Tulip Tree, and Downey Birch.

We worked closely with our scheme designer Jacobs and the main contractor Sisk.

Arlesey Community Fun Day and fun run/walk

We organised a community fun day to thank residents for their patience and understanding throughout construction. 

The community gathered on Saturday 28 October 2023, taking part in a fun run and walk, alongside live music and entertainment from Letchworth Morris Dancers, the Hertfordshire Show Band and the Shefford Majorettes. 

People enjoyed the food stalls on offer and the chance to play games consoles with friends from Game in Pod.