Octavius completes landslip road’s reconstruction

Closed following a major landslip in 2022, the B4069 at Lyneham Banks, Wiltshire, is now open to traffic once more. Delivered to schedule and budget, work to reinstate and future proof the road was completed by Octavius. The project restores a major transport route which, prior to the landslip carried more than 5,500 vehicles each weekday. […]

Octavius Infrastructure achieves Gold Standard Procurement Award from National Highways

Octavius Infrastructure’s memorable start to 2025 has continued after it won the National Highways Gold Standard Procurement award, only weeks after winning all three lots on the EHA 4 Framework and three lots on the NEPO Framwork The National Highways Gold Standard is a collaborative assessment initiative which focusses on the continuous development of maturity […]

Octavius secures all three EHA 4 Framework lots

Reigate, Surrey-based Octavius Infrastructure has announced that it has secured a place on all three lots in the new Eastern Highways Alliance (EHA) 4 Framework. The EHA 4 Framework will deliver projects ranging from the vital small local schemes up to major infrastructure improvement projects above £30m. Lot 1 will include projects up to £5m […]

Octavius secures further £11.5 million phase of Ryde Pier improvements

Octavius has secured the important next phase of work to repair and preserve the historic Ryde Pier structure on the Isle of Wight. This project phase will include renewal of the permanent way railway tracks, new GRP fencing, walkways and troughing and associated upgrades to signalling. Octavius Programme Manager Julian Wisbey commented “this award follows […]

Somerset announces new road surface repair and improvement contracts

Somerset Council has awarded contracts to Kiely Bros, Heidelberg Materials and Octavius Infrastructure to deliver essential road maintenance services as well as improvements on its network across the County. The Council has awarded four-year contracts with Kiely’s and Heidelberg Materials to deliver surface treatment services and resurfacing services respectively, while a third four-year contract has […]

National Highways awards Octavius with A46 junction upgrade

Octavius Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to design and construct the £112.5m A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade near Coventry. The A46 is a strategic link between the East and West Midlands, connecting Coventry and Warwickshire to the motorway network. National Highways says current levels of congestion are having a serious effect on communities and businesses […]

Octavius announces leadership changes to best support customers

Octavius Infrastructure has announced a new leadership structure to support our ambitious growth plans and further delight our customers through the safe and effective delivery of our projects. With immediate effect, Gavin Pritchard becomes Managing Director of Octavius’ Highways business unit and Matt Smith Managing Director of the Rail business unit. Both roles continue to […]

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