Middlewich Bypass main construction to start this spring
Work is set to begin on the main construction phase of the £108m Middlewich Eastern Bypass, says Cheshire East Council. Councillors on the highways and transport committee voted unanimously to appoint the principal contractor, Balfour Beatty, to undertake the stage-two building works of this vital infrastructure scheme. Subject to formal contract signing with the contractor […]
From insight to execution – Mabey Hire monitoring on critical Leeds flyover scheme
When it came to replacing the bridge bearings on the New York Road Flyover in Leeds city centre, Mabey Hire’s monitoring technology proved vital throughout, with the insight feeding into the new bearing design and assisting with the safe delivery of the jacking operation, whereby the bridge deck was lifted by a precise 2mm. The […]
Balfour Beatty awarded £900m Midlands highways upkeep contract
Balfour Beatty has been awarded £900m, seven-year maintenance term contract worth £900m after three local authorities joined forces to bundle their long-term road upkeep programmes.The deal has been awarded to Balfour Beatty Living Places following a joint procurement by Warwickshire County Council, Coventry City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. The contract will run from […]
Shortlisted contractors named for fifth section of A9 Dualling Programme
The shortlist of contractors for construction of the fifth section of the A9 – from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie – has been confirmed as the dualling programme continues to gather pace. The three contractors participating in the next stage of the competition for the contract to upgrade approximately 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) of the A9 to […]
Government gives go ahead to North Hykeham Relief Road
The Secretary of State has approved the legal orders for the North Hykeham Road, giving the county council the ability to start construction when ready. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “This is fantastic news for the North Hykeham Relief Road project and the people of Lincolnshire, since it means we’re one step […]
Balfour Beatty appoints Joanna Vezey as Managing Director of UK Highways business
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has today announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey who will join the Group in December 2025 as Managing Director of its UK Highways business. Joanna has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a Graduate. She returns to the company […]
Revealed: National Highways’ top contractors
Private finance initiative (PFI) company Connect Plus, the firm that maintains and upgrades the M25, was the largest single supplier to National Highways in 2024-25. Connect Plus, owned by a consortium of investors including Balfour Beatty, received £487m during the period, according to a Freedom of Information query on the amount of money spent by […]
Huge step forward on new walking and cycling bridge for Nottingham
Nottingham City Council have entered into a £12.6m delivery contract with Balfour Beatty to deliver the city’s new 85 metre long walking and cycling bridge over the River Trent. Balfour Beatty have a proven track record of delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, and it is expected that over 100 people will be employed during the project […]
Balfour Beatty planning “meet the contractor” sessions for A9 dualling scheme
Balfour Beatty, the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, is running a programme of ‘Meet the Contractor’ events in November for local residents to learn about the major construction works scheduled to begin in Spring 2025. The sessions will offer local residents the opportunity to meet […]
National Highways’ SMP Alliance achieves ISO 18404 Lean certification from BSI
Collaboration by an integrated enterprise of seven member organisations and hundreds of suppliers in the highways space has resulted in certification to the exacting ISO 18404 Lean standard, something that is actively contributing to safer, more efficient and productive infrastructure delivery. SMP Alliance was established by National Highways ways to deliver motorway upgrades and safety […]