The project will provide a 1.8km dual carriageway road between a new roundabout on the A133 (pictured) and the new ‘Allen’s Farm Roundabout’ to the north.

It provides the initial infrastructure for the planned 9,000-home Colchester Border Garden Community.

In an earlier ECI stage, Octavius carried out the detailed design work for the scheme, which will ultimately link the A120 and A133, working collaboratively with Essex County Council to agree the scheme budget.

Octavius Highways managing director Gavin Pritchard “We are excited to have had such a successful collaboration with Essex County Council to get this project to implementation.

“We can now focus on delivering this vital section of new infrastructure that will enable these much-needed new homes.

“The project incorporates stretching carbon and waste reduction plans, community investment and the extensive use of our local supply chain.”