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Long awaited bypass begins
Work on Blunsdon bypass is finally underway and the project is on
track to be completed by 2008.
POST OFFICE / SHOP WORKERS
Work was due to he -
An exciting opportunity to work in a new unit
gin t^
gin in mid-September
and to influence the development of this
but there should be no tom`
impact on traffic for the ' much needed village facility.
first twelve months Mature individuals required from November
while construction to staff re-opening of Post Office and Community Shop,
takes place parallel to
inside Toomers Garden Centre. Stone Lane.
the A419. By winter
2007, traffic manage- Lydiard Millicent.
ment will be in place on Weekday work for full-timers, part-timers and volunteers.
the existing road an Experience not essential, training will be provided.
remain until the
new road opens at the Apply to Neville Stone. Postmaster. on
end of 2008. 01793 723310 or 07973 802540.
Highways Agency
The new road looking north. Groundzi'ell,
spokeswoman, Sarah
Motorola and Abbey Stadium are on the left
Watkin explained the
timetable. "The first tasks are fenc- Turnpike roundabout will be re-
ing the build area, preparing the placed by two signal controlled It's simple!
site compound in Lady Lane, early junctions. From the bottom of
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