Wednesday 29th January saw the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, set out the government’s commitment to delivering the…
Tag: Lower Thames Crossing
British Tunnelling Society 2024 Conference: an industry ready for change
The British Tunnelling Society (BTS 2024) Conference and Exhibition brought together clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers to talk about some…
Lower Thames Crossing Planning decision deadline extended to 4th October
On Friday 24th May, the UK Secretary of State for Transport issued a Written Ministerial Statement setting a new deadline…
Battery Electric Vehicles and the risk of fire in tunnel construction
What are the fire risks when deploying battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the construction of tunnels? This is a question…
HS2 leg and Lower Thames Crossing face two year delay
The UK’s Secretary of state for Transport, Mark Harper, has announced that HS2’s Birmingham to Crewe leg will be delayed…
Lower Thames Crossing plans accepted for examination
The UK Government’s independent planning authority, the Planning Inspectorate, has confirmed it has accepted National Highway’s application for a Development…
Lower Thames Crossing bidder dialogue begins
National Highways has invited shortlisted bidders to participate in dialogue for the £2.3bn contract to build the tunnel and approach…
Lower Thames Crossing shortlist announced
Highways England has announced the three companies shortlisted to build the longest road tunnel in Britain that sits at the…
Jacobs awarded LTC Integration Partner contract
Highways England has awarded Jacobs the US$221.97M Integration Partner contract which will see the company act as a catalyst for…