When access is usually easiest
A realistic schedule leaves room for slower loading on gradients and for bridge or town-centre traffic that can bunch up at key commuter periods. Early, well-planned weekday starts usually give the cleanest run because crews can load before the street becomes busier.
When timing creates friction
Late starts, school-run periods, visitor-heavy days or local event traffic can all turn a straightforward loading plan into a stop-start job. In Gateshead, the wrong slot often means more waiting than moving.
How to pick a workable window
Choose a slot that leaves time for bay arrangements, lift bookings, key handover and a small buffer for traffic. A realistic window protects both cost control and completion-day calm.