Strategic options to improve east-west transport connectivity
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been awarded a contract by Highways
England to develop possible solutions for the Oxford to Cambridge
Expressway project, focusing on development of the corridor between the
M1 and M40 motorways.
The expressway - approximately 93 miles (150 kilometers) - aims to
improve connectivity across England’s economic heartland. It will also
help unlock strategic growth sites between the university cities of
Oxford and Cambridge together with Milton Keynes’ high-tech businesses
and computer sciences.
Over a two-year term, Jacobs and its supply chain partners will identify
corridor and route options. The project scope also includes engineering
assessment, stakeholder management and project management to progress
the project through options development.
“This is undoubtedly a critical transport link in the national
infrastructure to support the continued economic development of one of
the most significant growth corridors in the U.K.,” said Jacobs
Buildings and Infrastructure Senior Vice President Bob Duff. “Having
worked closely with Highways England on the first section of the
proposed expressway program, we look forward to integrating this
experience with our proven transportation capabilities to deliver
practical, strategic solutions.”
Highways England is the government organization charged with operating
England’s motorways and major A roads. This includes modernizing and
maintaining the highways – a network of around 4,300 miles.
Jacobs delivers major transportation
projects around the world, including projects in the U.K. such as
Highways England’s Regional Investment Programme and Smart Motorways
Programme. Jacobs’ highway and traffic experts are supporting clients
with a range of capabilities from transport planning and modeling,
intelligent mobility, connected vehicle and environmental solutions to
full project life cycle road infrastructure management.
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of
full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for
industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The
company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25
countries around the world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.