Costain has demonstrated its expertise in future transport infrastructure with a host of new contracts.

In the last quarter, the firm has been awarded a variety of highways contracts worth over £150 million.

The contract wins include a major project for Lancashire County Council, which will see Costain deliver Preston Western Distributor Road Project, including the new East West Link Road and the new Cottam Link Road.

Under this contract, Costain will support the improvement in capacity and connectivity across the region’s strategic road network, as well as improving connections to residential areas through enhanced pedestrian and cycle route access.


The delivery phase of the project commenced this month and is expected to be completed in early 2023.

Costain has also recently been awarded a contract by Highways England to install enhanced highways technology within three areas in the South East. This technology will assist with the management of traffic on the trunk road and motorway network, helping Highways England improve safety, relieve congestion and provide an enhanced experience for the customer.

Alex Vaughan, CEO of Costain, commented: "We're at the forefront of this exciting sector, helping our clients shape the UK transportation landscape. An increasing number of companies are looking for consultancy and digital technology expertise, alongside complex programme capabilities, in the delivery of vital projects to support our highways network. Through our integrated service mix we can provide a full value proposition, to deliver much-needed capacity and resilience enhancements across the UK's road network."