Atkins, Jacobs and PwC to Advise National Highways on Third Road Investment Strategy

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, DALLAS – Jacobs (NYSE:J), and PwC have been appointed by National Highways to help develop the government’s third road investment strategy (RIS3) for England’s highway network which runs from 2025-2030.

The Atkins Jacobs Joint Venture, working with PwC, will develop business and delivery plans, setting out the case for multi-year investment across England’s strategic road network of motorways and major A-roads. 

The recommendations will look to improve road safety, capacity, quality and user experience, while also supporting National Highways’ commitment to enabling economic growth and delivering net-zero road maintenance and construction by 2040. 

Atkins U.K. and Europe CEO Richard Robinson said, “The successful delivery of critical infrastructure requires strategic long-term planning and a focus on outcomes that benefit people, communities and businesses, while balancing the needs of the natural environment. 

“We now look forward to supporting National Highways to shape the future of its road network, harnessing data, technology and decades of sector experience.”

“This strategic planning will advance opportunities to improve the network’s critical infrastructure and unlock wide-reaching community benefits from this investment,” said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Europe Senior Vice President Kate Kenny. “Drawing on our knowledge of the network, combined with our data and digital capabilities in transportation, we are further supporting National Highways to find ways to better safeguard and enhance the environment, improve road user experience and connect communities.”

PwC U.K. Public Sector Transport Leader Grant Klein added: “This is an opportunity to help set out balanced and socially responsible plans for part of the U.K.’s critical national infrastructure, which will provide framing for the strategic road network beyond RIS3. With our partners Atkins and Jacobs we’re excited about helping National Highways to deliver its purpose focused on connecting the country and maximising its environmental and social impact.”  

On completion, the work will inform the Department for Transport’s evaluation before it makes a final investment decision in late 2024, with the delivery of RIS3 starting in April 2025.National Highways is the government owned company charged with planning, improving, managing, operating and maintaining England's Strategic Road Network – over 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads connecting the country and driving economic growth.

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About Atkins

Atkins (www.atkinsglobal.com) is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, employing over 19,000 people across the UK, North America, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. You can view Atkins’ recent projects here.

About SNC-Lavalin

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world. SNC-Lavalin connects people, technology and data to help shape and deliver world-leading concepts and projects, while offering comprehensive innovative solutions across the asset lifecycle. Our expertise is wide-ranging — consulting & advisory, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and sustaining capital – and delivered to clients in four strategic sectors: EDPM (engineering, design and project management), Infrastructure, Nuclear and Resources, supported by Capital. People. Drive. Results. www.snclavalin.com

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $15 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of approximately 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About PwC

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/transport-logistics.html