Top 2019 construction projects to look out for!

As 2018 draws to a close, we’re taking a look at what 2019 has to offer for the Construction industry! 2018 has been a big year for UK Projects. We’ve seen work begin on projects such as HS2, M6 Smart Motorway & the M1 widening scheme, and saw the completion of many projects such as the AWPR Route.
Let’s take a look at some of the Major UK Projects scheduled to begin and end within the next year
1. Lower Thames Crossing
The two 2.5 Mile tunnels crossing beneath the river will link the M25, Essex, with the A2, Kent. The tunnel with run as a free-flowing system where drivers do not need to stop but will pay remotely. Highways England anticipates project costs to be £4.4billion to £6.2billion

2. A1(M) J6-8 Smart Motorway
The Smart Motorway scheme is scheduled to begin towards the end of 2019/beginning of 2020. The A1(M) between junction 5 and 9 is in the top ten busiest sections of the entire London to Leeds (East) route with existing capacity problems, the Smart Motorway schemes are in place to help regulate the flow of traffic in these areas. The project is expected to cost between £109.7 million and £156.1 million


3. Barking Riverside rail development
Barking Riverside is a planned railway station in Barking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, east London, that will serve the Barking Riverside regeneration area including housing, leisure and shopping facilities.
The Barking Riverside expansion will allow capabilities to run four trains per jour from Barking station along the existing Tilbury line. After passing under the Renwick Road Bridge, the line will head south to a new station in the centre of the Barking Riverside development. Want to find out more?





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