Now leading North East contractor,
Holystone Ltd, has bought two purposebuilt JCB tracked excavator models manufactured by Uttoxeter-based JCB Heavy Products to help dig the tunnel.
The officer, who has been relocated from outside
Holystone primary, where a zebra crossing has recently been installed, will remain in their new position until the bus lane is in place.
He said:"What has not changed since December is the degree of danger at the crossing on
Holystone bypass.
A Rainton Construction spokesperson said: "A temporary traffic lights system was installed as part of the ongoing A191
Holystone Bypass Improvement Scheme.
"It's a very busy roundabout and the
Holystone Primary School is nearby.
For families,
Holystone Park is close to a number of excellent local schools including
Holystone Primary School and Longbenton Community College.
"When you come off theA19northbound dual carriageway onto the slip road at
Holystone, there are now three lanes.
Concerned resident Keith Page spoke out about road safety fears, and called for a safe crossing point to be installed on
Holystone Way.
BELLWAY says its new homes at
Holystone Park are a perfect fit for families.
The project to improve the A19/A191
Holystone roundabout and road network leading to the Cobalt Business Park started in November 2016.
Tonight,
Holystone Way will be closed overnight between A19 and Edmund Road from 8pm and 6am.
Taylor Wimpey and Bellway are already building 460 properties at
Holystone Park - a site at Scaffold Hill, off Whitley Road in Benton and near the
Holystone roundabout.