{"id":483606,"date":"2023-08-01T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/?p=483606"},"modified":"2023-08-01T18:01:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T17:01:42","slug":"volkerfitzpatrick-wins-19m-surrey-bridge-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/civils\/volkerfitzpatrick-wins-19m-surrey-bridge-contract-01-08-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"VolkerFitzpatrick wins \u00a319m Surrey bridge contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a \u00a319m contract to build a highway bridge over a rail line in Surrey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ash Road Bridge project will allow for the decommissioning of a level crossing on the A323 Guildford Road ahead of increased rail use on the North Downs line. The Ash Level Crossing currently closes for 25 minutes every hour and has also been identified as a potential safety risk by Network Rail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme, which will enable housing development planned by Guildford Borough Council, received a \u2018substantial\u2019 Housing Infrastructure Fund grant from central government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction started last week and is expected to be completed in early 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contract also covers the installation of street lighting, landscaping, fencing, drainage and ponds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VolkerFitzpatrick said it would work with local supply chain contractors and provide apprenticeship placements in liaison with local schools and colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deon Scholtz, director of VolkerFitzpatrick\u2019s infrastructure division, said: \u201cOur regional approach will allow us to deliver our in-house bridge and highways expertise in a way which most benefits the communities in which we work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guildford Borough Council\u2019s deputy leader, Tom Hunt, noted that the project would reduce traffic congestion on the A323, improve air quality and help prevent so-called rat-running.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a \u00a319m contract to build a highway bridge over a rail line in Surrey. 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