M5 Junctions 8-14: Communications Infrastructure Upgrade

The Highways Agency required the construction of a communication upgrade around other major schemes on the same network.

Bouygues Energies & Services provided a 54km ducted infrastructure on the M5 Junctions 8 to 14, including the construction of two half size transmission stations, reinforced retaining structure, safety fencing and the associated cabling terminations and testing.  

• Provided an alternative solution of fixing ducts to the underside  of the bridge beams thus negating the requirement of the BRP panels, reducing costs and alleviating time restrictions.
• Introduced automated traffic management wicket boards which could be triggered remotely, thus reducing the risk to the operatives and increasing our working window.

Benefits for Client

• Phased programme of works around the other major schemes.
• Provided a common trench arrangement for both the BT infrastructure and the HA, whilst segregating the ducts at their own inspection chambers.
• Provided a traffic management programme to facilitate the works.

Key Statistics

• Contract duration:
  22 months
• Client:
  Highways Agency