HS2 beam lift progress for Brackley’s A43 bridge

The construction of a bridge that will allow high speed trains to pass under the busy A43 near Brackley has taken a major step forward with the structure’s enormous steel beams lifted into position during a series of three weekend closures. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, […]

HS2 begins foundation works for key A43 bridge

HS2 has begun foundation works for a key bridge that will take a major A road over the new high-speed railway just outside Brackley, after successfully completing the temporarily realignment of both carriageways. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, providing access to Silverstone and connections between the […]

National Highways award A43 team best-in-class customer scoring

Kier Transportation’s A43 team has become the first to achieve 8 out of 10 in the National Highways’ Customer Assurance Framework (CAF) assessment across all HS2 Main Works Civils Contractors (MWCC’s) interfaces. The project is being delivered by the Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB) JV, with the score a shining example of stakeholder collaboration. It demonstrates […]