VolkerFitzpatrick complete National Highways Framework with final two schemes
VolkerFitzpatrick has successfully completed its Lifecycle Extension Works to prolong the life of concrete road surfaces by up to five years, as part of the Concrete Roads Framework with National Highways, delivering the final two schemes on the A120 and A180 ahead of schedule and with exceptional results. Since 2020, VolkerFitzpatrick has played a key […]
VolkerFitzpatrick to Lead Construction of M27 Junction 10 Improvement Scheme
Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick has announced the official start of the £100 million-plus M27 Junction 10 upgrade on behalf of Hampshire County Council. Designed to support the Welborne Garden Village development north of Fareham, this project aims to underpin the creation of 6,000 new homes, community amenities, and job opportunities in the region. The improvement scheme, scheduled […]
VolkerFitzpatrick starts prep-work for £210m M3 junction upgrade
National Highways has given VolkerFitzpatrick the go-ahead to start compound construction and vegetation management for the M3 Junction 9 Improvement near Winchester in Hampshire. Work is set to start in early 2025 and finish in late 2027 on the complex £210m Winnall roundabout scheme, reports Construction Enquirer. Programmed works include the creation of four traffic […]
Milestone reached by VolkerFitzpatrick at Ash Road Bridge project in Guildford
The VolkerFitzpatrick team working on the Ash Road Bridge project in Guilford, Surrey, have began installing 19 bridge beams for the £19 million Ash Road Bridge project, undertaken on behalf of Guildford Borough Council. This marks an ‘exciting’ milestone in the construction of the new road bridge. Over the weekend, each beam, stretching an impressive 24 […]
National Highways selects VolkerFitzpatrick for M3 junction 9 upgrades
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by National Highways to deliver improvement works to junction 9 of the M3, a key motorway junction, which connects south Hampshire, with London, the midlands and the north. More than 6,000 vehicles pass through junction 9 every hour during peak periods and the project will reduce congestion and improve journeys in […]
VolkerFitzpatrick selected by Hampshire County Council for M27 Junction 10 upgrade
Hampshire County Council has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick as their design and build contractor for delivering the planned M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme. This marks a key milestone for this significant and complex project which will enable the development of Welborne Garden Village to the north of Fareham. VolkerFitzpatrick and lead designer, Ramboll, bring significant expertise and […]
VolkerFitzpatrick complete £9million regeneration scheme in Crawley town centre
The £9million Eastern Gateway scheme in the West Sussex town of Crawley has been completed by VolkerFitzpatrick on behalf of the County Council. The £9million urban infrastructure scheme has improved links between Crawley town and nearby development sites by implementing walking and cycling improvements. This enabled the council to reduce congestion in the town centre […]
VolkerFitzpatrick awarded £59 million contract to upgrade the Tame Valley Viaduct
VolkerFitzpatrick has won a £59 million contract from Birmingham City Council to provide strengthening and refurbishment works to the A38(M) Tame Valley Viaduct, which currently carries around 80,000 vehicles a day and links the M6 to the city centre. Built in the early 1970s, the 620m long composite viaduct, which forms the northern end of […]
Several major contractors win places on TfL’s Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework
Kier, Eurovia, Tarmac and FM Conway are among the winners on Transport for London’s Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework. Costain and VolkerFitzpatrick also feature on the framework which will mainly cover highway work but also possibly other surface related assets in London as well. Transport for London’s bid process meant that the companies with the […]
VolkerFitzpatrick complete new bridge at Brent Cross West station
A new overbridge, to provide the public with a pedestrian and cycleway crossing over the Midland Main Line, at Brent Cross West, has taken another step towards completion. At the beginning of August, the second part of the overbridge was lifted into place. The first – eastern – half was assembled in April, before being lifted […]
