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06/07/2026

Keel Crossing Shortlisted For Two British Construction And Infrastructure Awards

Keel Crossing has been shortlisted in the Engineering Excellence and Construction Excellence categories at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards 2026.

The twin nominations add to a year of industry recognition for the project, which has already won Infrastructure Project of the Year at the Constructing Excellence North East Awards and Large Project of the Year at the ICE Robert Stephenson Awards.

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The latest shortlistings acknowledge the hard work, collaboration and expertise of everyone involved in delivering the scheme, including project partners and the wider supply chain.

The awards ceremony will take place in October.

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