Roads, Highways & Section 278 Works

County Civils delivering a new rural highway scheme, showcasing a new road alignment carefully integrated into the natural landscape.

We specialise in the construction, and delivery of roads and highway infrastructure, including Section 278 (S278) works, for both public sector authorities and private developers. Our end-to-end approach ensures compliance with statutory requirements, technical standards, and local authority approvals—delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the surrounding environment.

With a proven track record on residential, commercial, and infrastructure schemes, our team brings extensive experience in both new build highways and modification of existing highway assets.

Our team have significant experience in delivering S278 (modification of the existing highway works) and S38 (on-site new roads) to adoptable and non-adoptable standards. We have all the necessary accreditations, specialist plant and equipment to undertake all our client requirements.

Our Roads & Highways Services Include

  • Site Clearance, Earthworks and Stabilisation
  • Utility diversion management
  • New Road Construction including estate roads and access roads
  • Carriageway Widening and Realignment
  • Footways, Cycleways, and Shared-Use Paths
  • Pavement Construction, surfacing, and kerbing
  • Traffic Islands, Junctions & Roundabouts
  • Drainage Installation including attenuation and outfall connections
  • Street Lighting and Road Signage
  • Temporary and Permanent Traffic Management

Section 278 Works

As an experienced contractor for S278 agreements under the Highways Act 1980, we deliver modifications to existing public highways required as part of planning consents for new developments. We liaise directly with local highway authorities and adopt a proactive approach to ensure technical approvals, permitting, and construction are completed to adoptable standards.

Typical S278 Works We Deliver

  • New Site Access and Bellmouth Construction
  • Signalised and Non-Signalised Junctions
  • Pedestrian Crossings and Controlled Access
  • Traffic Calming Measures and Road Narrowing
  • Highway Drainage and Ducting
  • Footway and Verge Modifications
  • Road Markings, Signage, and Street Furniture
  • Coordination with Statutory Undertakers
Full Compliance

Why Partner With Us?

A successful project begins with expert planning. We provide critical, early-stage guidance to identify opportunities, manage risks, and ensure your project is designed for maximum efficiency and value from day one.

Full Compliance

Full Compliance with local authority standards and national design guidance (e.g. DMRB, MCHW)

Direct Liaison with Highway Authorities

Direct Liaison with Highway Authorities to streamline approvals and inspections

Experienced S278 Delivery Teams

Experienced S278 Delivery Teams with knowledge of planning and technical adoption processes

Safety-Led Approach

Safety-Led Approach, including robust traffic and pedestrian management planning

Minimised Programme Risk

Minimised Programme Risk through integrated planning, enabling works, and stakeholder coordination

Road Safety Audit management

From small access modifications to complex multi-phase junction works, we provide the technical expertise, resources, and collaborative approach needed to successfully deliver road infrastructure to adoptable standards.

Get in touch to draw on our
vast civil engineering knowledge
and experience for your next project.

Call us: 07984 651957