Construction firm GRAHAM has completed work on a new junction on the M11, delivering one of the biggest highways infrastructure projects in Essex.

The £76 million M11 Junction 7A scheme opened to the public ahead of schedule on Friday, 10 June, and has created much-needed new access into Harlow and included widening and improvement of Gilden Way, plus a new link road connecting Gilden Way and the junction via new roundabouts on either side of the motorway.

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As part of the project, GRAHAM, in collaboration with Essex County Council, has built a new bridge over the motorway, constructed slip roads for both northbound and southbound traffic, and improved walking and cycling access on Gilden Way.

Funded by the council and National Highways, the new junction completes a project that started in summer 2020.

Dave Brown, Highways Director for GRAHAM Civil Engineering, said: "We're pleased to have completed construction and delivered this important project in the region. The team has worked tirelessly during the programme, which included a challenging bridge beam installation over two weeks, involving four overnight closures to minimise disruption to road users. The new junction is a testament to our team's civil engineering expertise and another addition to our growing highways portfolio."