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Published 10 Oct 2024 We invited military students to visit our M25 junction 28 scheme Share this article Royal Engineers, known as 'Sappers', are well known for organisational, planning and engineering skills. There's no better way for student military engineers to learn than from our industry experts. Our specialists gave engineers of the future a tour of the new road road and major structures. They explained the challenges of keeping traffic flowing while upgrading infrastructure on a …

We want to make a positive difference for communities living near our roads, especially where we’re carrying out works. Here are some of the ways we've supported local communities around our M2 junction 5 improvement scheme. Tree planting and allotments in Hartlip We were delighted when Hartlip Parish Council asked us to support a tree planting scheme to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. We chose English Oaks for their character and longevity. We planted the trees on parkland…

Find out how we're supporting the delivery of ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging by sharing practical guidance, industry insights and lessons learned. This information is designed to support: service area operators  A-road operators truck-stop operators on the strategic road network contractors distribution network operators chargepoint operators    It provides practical guidance and resources for all stages of ultra-rapid and rapid EV chargepoint installation. The network manag…

Published 13 Sept 2024 Automated cutting machines are revisiting Lancashire roadsides to help wildflowers thrive a year after they were planted in a partnership to support wildlife and biodiversity. Share this article Robots are revisiting Lancashire roadsides to help wildflowers to thrive a year after they were planted in a partnership to support wildlife and biodiversity. After joining forces with The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside to create flower meadows …

Shorne Woods Country Park is one of the most popular country parks in the county In this section Shorne Woods Country Park is a 300-acre country park near Gravesend, Kent and was historically part of the Cobham Hall Estate. It is made up of rolling woodlands, wetlands and meadows.  We are working with the owners Kent County Council and partners in the area to help improve the woodland through:   Archaeology: helping communities discover their local heritage in the area through engagement act…

We are commissioning new Skills Hubs in Essex and Kent which will open their doors from 2025 onwards to offer free training and guaranteed job interviews with local suppliers. In this section Our new Skills Hubs will help tackle industry skills shortages and meet our local workforce and training targets through short courses and accredited training to give participants recognised qualifications and hands-on experience to get them upskilled or ready for the world of work. We will set up dedica…

Digital Roads Digital Roads will harness data, technology and connectivity to improve the way the Strategic Road Network (SRN) is designed, built, operated and used. This will enable safer journeys, faster delivery and an enhanced customer experience for all. Our vision and ambition for Digital Roads are aligned to achieving these outcomes. Digital Roads represents a step-change in UK transport infrastructure and is at the heart of our long-term vision for the SRN. Our approach to Digital Road…

We will have hundreds of opportunities for local people to kick-start their careers via apprenticeships, traineeships and graduate programmes. In this section During construction, we will have a wide range of apprenticeships, traineeships and graduate programmes. These will be in a wide range of disciplines from site-based roles such as steel fixers and electricians, to office-based ones like accounting and engineering. We’ll also be championing career progression, with apprenticeships from …

Published 14 May 2025 Skanska’s Bentley Works is a key hub for cementation, steel fabrication and ground engineering In this section Share this article A recent event at Skanska’s Bentley Works facility in Doncaster showcased how the site and local staff will play a key role in delivering the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the country’s most important transport projects. Skanska’s Bentley Works is a key hub for cementation, steel fabrication and ground engineering, and the visit provided an…

Protecting the environment is central to both the design and construction of our scheme. In this section Protecting the environment Our scheme fully supports our corporate environmental commitments. We strive to build roads that exist harmoniously alongside: local communities the surrounding natural, built, and historic environment Since 2017 we’ve conducted extensive environmental surveys covering: water quality wildlife noise air quality climate change impacts Through these survey…