Blog: Featured finalist - Westminster Bridge South Improvement Scheme - Kier

03 May 2018

Civil's Project of the Year

Contract value:  £3.278m

Approx: m² 26,392   

Type of work: Road/Transport Infrastructure

Kier completed the Westminster Bridge South Scheme, 3.5 months ahead of schedule and under budget.  The scheme transformed a dangerous and intimidating junction into a safe, modern environment, exemplifying the Mayor of London’s Healthy Streets Vision. 

Segregated cycle lanes with dedicated signals have connected the East-West Cycle Superhighway to the Central London Grid, whilst new and upgraded pedestrian crossings provide safety improvements. Operating under the scrutiny of tourists, the travelling public and London’s media, effective collaboration and the highest standards of quality and safety were imperative. 

The iconic 155-year-old Grade II listed Westminster Bridge introduced structural engineering complexities and a huge range of high profile stakeholders - hospitals, hotels, residents, transport authorities and 3rd party contractors, all presented conflicting needs.  These formidable challenges paled into insignificance when, just ten days before planned commencement, Westminster Bridge was subjected to a devastating terrorist incident. Kier and TfL reacted calmly and efficiently to quickly conceive and introduce enhanced security measures. 

Delivering well beyond the brief, Tfl, Kier and their supply chain worked together to achieve a plethora of first-ever highway design, construction, safety and environmental innovations, setting new standards for London’s sustainable travel infrastructure.