Roadworks by Skanska in Ketteringham cause structural damage concerns
What happened
Skanska is performing work for National Highways on a £200m project designed to transform the A11/A47 Thickthorn junction. Residents living near the site in Ketteringham report that vibrations from heavy machinery used by Skanska are causing alarming cracks in their walls and shaking furniture. The work is expected to continue for another 18 months.
From edp24.co.uk
Why it matters
The complaints regarding structural damage have prompted local residents to engage East Carleton and Ketteringham Parish Council and local MP Ben Goldsborough to address the issue with National Highways. The project involves constructing two new underpasses and a bridge over the A11.
From edp24.co.uk
Who's involved
- SkanskaContractor performing the infrastructure work
- National HighwaysGovernment-owned company overseeing the road network project
- KetteringhamVillage where the construction work is taking place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SkanskaSpeculative
Skanska might face increased liability costs due to resident complaints about vibrations.
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The entities involved
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Skanska
Swedish multinational construction and development company
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National Highways
government-owned company with responsibility for managing the core road network in England