VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by Hampshire County Council in the UK as design and build contractor for the planned M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme.
This project will help in the development of Welborne Garden Village to the north of Fareham.
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VolkerFitzpatrick and lead designer Ramboll will work closely with Hampshire County Council and National Highways to finalise the scheme’s design.
Construction of the project is expected to commence in 2023.
The improvement scheme includes the provision of a new motorway underpass to the west of the current M27 Junction 10, three new slip roads and building of a new dual carriageway to connect the new slip roads to the current road network.
This scheme is expected to support the local economy, allowing new housing, amenities and jobs.
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By GlobalDataHampshire County Council is serving as the delivery body for the project.
VolkerFitzpatrick operations director Paul Lilley said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious contract by Hampshire County Council. Our regional approach will allow us to deliver our highways expertise in a way that will most benefit the Hampshire community.”
Hampshire County Council and Fareham Borough Council received £41.25m of Housing Investment Grant by Homes England in March for the improvement of Junction 10.
Welborne developers will contribute the remaining £40m for the overall cost of the scheme.
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Image: Construction of the project is expected to commence in 2023. Credit: VolkerFitzpatrick.
