Engineering giant VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed to deliver the new Didcot Science Bridge.
Oxfordshire County Council has awarded the contract for the bridge, which is part of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure (HIF1) scheme (HIF1).
HIF1seeks to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian and cycling connectivity, while at the same time, supporting new employment and housing sites around Didcot.
Cllr Judy Roberts, the council’s cabinet member for place, environment and climate action, said: “I’m very pleased that we have reached the stage where we have appointed VolkerFitzpatrick to build an important section of the scheme.
“This means work will start soon on this transformative infrastructure development. It will offer more sustainable travel options in and around Didcot and provide opportunities for more direct, faster and more reliable bus routes. It will also improve road safety and support the creation of new jobs and economic growth in the local area.”
The construction contract will include creating a dual carriageway along the A4130, east of the A34 Milton Interchange, and the new single carriageway bridge over the A4130, the Great Western mainline railway and Milton Road. The road will continue through the former Didcot A Power Station site, connecting to the A4130, north of Purchas Road roundabout.
The bridge is intended to improve access between Milton Park, Didcot and Harwell Science Campus.
Paul Lilley, strategic projects director of VolkerFitzpatrick said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver the Didcot Science Bridge, a key component of this transformative infrastructure programme.
“Our team brings extensive experience in delivering complex civil engineering projects, and we look forward to working closely with Oxfordshire County Council and its partners to create infrastructure that will improve journey times, enhance sustainable travel options, and support future growth across the region.”
Enabling works, including site clearance, archaeology investigations and utility diversions, are already underway. Main construction is expected to start in the Spring, and last approximately two years.
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