In order to minimise disruption to the roundabout and town area, the Phase 1 working hours were extended to 18 hours per day, with two nine hour shifts running from 6am until midnight. A 7-day working week with extended hours continued throughout the rest of the work phases reducing the original construction programme from 12 down to 8 weeks.

The town roundabout was operational at all times with restricted access. This involved limited access/egress with a single traffic lane for 2 weeks while works on the roundabout and carriageway were undertaken. Once this phase of work was complete, the traffic restrictions were lifted and work continued across the taxi rank and Lower Pollet area for a further five weeks; 7 days ahead of the revised schedule.