Banbury Road, Bicester

Sector S278 Works, Civils, Drainage Our Role Sub Contractor location Bicester client Galiford Try Project Value £3m Duration 12 months

OVERVIEW

Natta was appointed as a specialist subcontractor to deliver a Section 278 (S278) package involving civil engineering, drainage installation and utility diversions as part of a major highway reconfiguration scheme.

The project formed a key part of local infrastructure improvements, designed to enhance traffic flow, support future development, and improve road safety.

SCOPE OF WORKS

Natta undertook a full suite of S278 works, providing end-to-end support from early engagement through to handover. The project began with the safe removal of the existing roundabout, which involved careful sequencing and active traffic management to minimise disruption in a live environment. Once cleared, we constructed the new four-way signal-controlled junction, delivering all associated civil engineering works including road widening, kerb installation, tactile paving, ducting for signals, and preparation for surfacing.

In parallel, our teams installed a new drainage system comprising surface water and foul infrastructure in line with local authority specifications. The project also involved managing a series of complex utility diversions. Our team coordinated closely with statutory undertakers to ensure that services, were relocated and protected in line with programme milestones.

Vacuum excavation was employed in sensitive zones to minimise the risk of service strikes, demonstrating our commitment to safety and precision. We also completed the supply and placement of high- quality topsoil as part of the soft landscaping and verge reinstatement works, ensuring that the project’s environmental and aesthetic standards were upheld. DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY