M62 Motorway Upgrade
Overview
Widened slip roads at the congested J28 at Tinsley introduced additional lane capacity whilst new signalisation increased traffic flow at J27
- £8.9m project
- Improved safety at notorious black spot
- Increased traffic flow
- Upgraded existing traffic signals, street lighting and signs
- £51k saved by installing 2 new feeder pillars
£8.9m
Project value
£51k
Project saving
Challenges
- Mission statement to improve safety for road users
- Wider dedication to future-proofing Britain’s roads
- Reduce plant and labour costs
- Lower environment impact
Solutions
- A seamless ‘one team’ approach with Highways England
- Integrated service significantly reduced labour costs and risks from unexpected events
- Daytime, rather than night – working, saved time and money
- Sharing equipment and transport reduced traffic to and from site, cutting the carbon footprint