The contract is expected to be worth £110m to Costain, and follows on from the M6–Heysham project that it is currently building for the county council.
The Preston western distributor will link the A583/A584 to a new junction on the M55 via a 4km dual carriageway, with link roads to new housing areas at Cottam and northwest Preston.Â
The road is a key element of the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal Partnership’s plans to support new development and economic growth in the region.
Costain’s contract includes supporting the council in delivering the scheme through the statutory process, including planning and design development prior to project delivery. This work starts immediately and main project delivery is expected to run from 2017 to 2019.
Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk