M8/M73/M74 Road Improvement Scheme

Client: Transport Scotland

Main Contractor: Ferrovial Lagan Joint Venture

Contract Duration: 20 months

Contract Value: £6.2m

Summary of Albion Works:

  • Installation of over 5000 No. Dywidag R32-210 & R38-420 Soil Nails (2.0m to 16.0m long)
  • Installation of 15,000m² of Maccaferri MacMat R Netting
  • Installation of 480 No. Inclined Permanent Ground Anchors (16.0m to 33.0m long)
  • Installation of 160 No. Inclined Temporary Ground Anchors (Including Waling System)
  • Installation of 310 No. Anti-Flotation Micro Piles
  • Provision of Design Consultancy Services

Technical Difficulties:

Working within lane closures in close proximity to the existing M74 and M8 Motorways