Amey Consulting has landed a £49.7 million design contract for motorways and major A-roads in the North West.

The contract, which will run for up to five years, involves carrying out the designs of structures, drains, barriers, signs, landscaping, lighting, traffic signals and other features across the North West's 260 miles of motorway and 50 miles of major A road.

Designs will be developed for roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire.

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Highways England awarded the contract as part of its Asset Delivery operating model.

Highways England'S Executive Director of Operations, Nick Harris, said:
 "This contract will enable Highways England to deliver the schemes which will improve both journeys for our customer and the condition of the road network.

"This Design Services contract will help us continue to drive improvements in delivery and strengthening of our regional expertise. We are delighted to award this contract to Amey and look forward to establishing a successful, long-term relationship with them."

Amey's Chief Executive Andy Milner, added: "Collaboration is at the core of Amey Consulting's approach, and working closely with Highways England and the Asset Delivery Community, we look forward to delivering long-lasting benefits for the communities of the North West."

The contract will begin in April 2019.

(CM)