Balfour Beatty wins Thames crossing contract

Balfour Beatty has won a £1.2bn contract from National Highways to deliver a package of works for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing.

The construction giant has secured the “roads north of the Thames” contract work for the crossing – a transport link designed to reduce traffic congestion in southern England.

The project at Tilbury in Essex will see Balfour Beatty design and deliver more than 10 miles of new highways, and build 49 structures including bridges and viaducts. It is due to employ about 2,000 people in connection with the deal at its peak.

“Throughout construction, Balfour Beatty will look to spend £500m with local businesses and supply chain partners,” the company said.