C005PC St Botolph's Circus

Essex County Council · awarded 19 March 2026 · delivered in England

Who

Buyer	Essex County Council Chelmsford
Supplier	Jackson Civil Engineering Limited
Category	works
Classification	Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) CPV 44000000
Notice published	27 July 2026

What it is for

The scheme comprises significant public realm improvements to the existing St Botolph's Circus in Colchester, and associated highway works, including new at-grade crossings for active travel models and the removal from use of the existing three subways / underpasses, referred to as the Proposed Scheme. St Botolph's Circus is located to the south of Colchester city centre at the junction of Southway (A134) to the west, Magdalen Street (A134) to the east, Mersea Road (B1025) to the south, and St Botolph's Street to the north. The site functions as a large 'gateway' junction, leading to the city centre. The Future Transport Strategy defines the St Botolph's Circus area as both Zone 1 (city centre) and Zone 4 (Strategic Transport Corridor). The Proposed Scheme aims to: • Create a good quality urban realm and gateway to the city centre. • Develop an improved, safer environment for everyone. • Improve connectivity for communities to local and wider transport networks through bus, rapid transit and rail services and walking and cycling routes. • Ensure an inclusive and accessible area for all. • Balance the requirements of different travel modes • Reduce anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. • Improve health and wellbeing for Colchester residents. • Increase footfall to encourage wider economic growth of the area, provide development opportunities and support local business. The key elements of the scheme are: • New public realm area to the north east and north west areas of the Circus, with high quality paving, new planting, landscaping and seating. • New at-grade traffic signal-controlled crossings on all four arms of the Circus for active travel modes. • New footways and cycleways, including a link on the north side of Southway between the…

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