The East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) has scooped the Transport Project of the Year at the 2023 British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA).

The winners of the 2023 British Construction Industry Awards, which is jointly organised by New Civil Engineer and the Institution of Civil Engineers, were crowned in front of the industry, on 11 October in London.

After the face-to-face review by a panel of expert judges, the East Leeds Orbital Route was singled out from an exceptionally strong field. It didn’t just deliver a road, rather it delivered a valuable community asset where vehicle travel is complemented by safe, sustainable active travel and equestrian routes, as much a local amenity, as a road.


The judges reflected on how the entire team collaborated to deliver social value for the region by not only unlocking much-needed homes but also providing opportunities for children of all ages, as well as young people to learn about the construction industry.

The team were recognised for the children's books produced and distributed about engineering. Plus, the work with graduates and apprentices who have gone on to take roles in the sector, boosting the employability given to those who joined the project to gain work experience.