Laing O’Rourke and J.Murphy & Son JV completes installation of 62m bridge over M42 in just two days
The Laing O’Rourke and J.Murphy & Sons joint venture LM, has completed the installation of a 65-metre bridge over the M42, in just two days. The 2,750 tonne bridge structure was carried along the motorway on a self-propelled modular transporter. The 448-wheel transporter took just one hour and 45 minutes to move the bridge span […]
Highways England begins search for design and build contractors for A66 Northern Trans-Pennie upgrade
Highways England has begun engagement as part of its search for design and build contractors to help deliver its A66 Northern Trans-Pennine upgrade. According to the first prior information notice, Highways England said it plans to put the project into four packages of work. These packages range in value from £94 million up to £361 […]
Capita wins contract extension for TfL congestion charge project
Capita has announced that it has secured a £355 million extension to its contract with Transport for (TfL) to continue to manage London’s congestion charge, low and ultra-low emission zones. The company said the contract includes both an extension to its existing work–from October 2021 to October 2026–and new work expanding the low and ultra-low […]
EV charging points with air quality sensors fitted as part of a new city project in Coventry
A road in Coventry has been fitted with electric car charging points as part of a new city project. The street, Holyhead Road, has seen 30 new on-street charging ports installed as part of the scheme in collaboration with technology company Connected Kerb. This means drivers will be able to charge their car using a […]
