Balfour Beatty, in collaboration with National Highways, has completed the reopening of the M25 over seven hours ahead of schedule, following the second full weekend closure. The closure allowed for the installation of 72 beams and a new gantry, with specialist lifting gear required to move the beams into place, some weighing as much as 40 tonnes each. This marks the second of five planned motorway closures, building on the success of the first closure, during which Balfour Beatty demolished the Clearmount bridleway bridge and installed a large gantry spanning 63 meters.
Howard Williams, Balfour Beatty Project Director, expressed satisfaction with the early completion, stating, "Works are progressing well on this critical scheme, and we remain on track to complete in Summer 2025." The M25 Junction 10 improvement scheme aims to increase the number of lanes to enhance safety and improve traffic flow, ultimately reducing pollution caused by traffic build-up. Additionally, the project will see the installation of the UK's first-ever heathland bridge, providing a safe, natural corridor for local wildlife.
The M25 Junction 10 improvement scheme is expected to significantly improve traffic congestion in the local area and make journeys safer. For more information about the scheme, interested parties can visit the National Highways website. Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group, is driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, and creating skylines. The company is currently involved in various projects worldwide, including Hinkley Point C, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport.
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