Concrete advancements<\/h3>\n
To date, the concrete supplied has been instrumental in the advancements made to build 34 new bridges and other structures. The first side road bridge on the A1198 opened to traffic in September 2017, with the Grafham road bridge, which will pass over the A1 and A14, also nearing completion.<\/p>\n
Many of the columns and foundations for the remaining bridges are in place, including the 750m River Great Ouse viaduct. This structure alone will require 800 concrete panels and the manufacturing of panels required for the bridge-decks is also well underway.<\/p>\n
In addition, the business has already made significant earthworks, concrete and waste management provisions on the project\u2019s five site compounds within the Cambridgeshire region, which are critical to the development of the project.<\/p>\n
Aggregate requirements<\/h3>\n
Total aggregate requirements for the duration of the project are likely to exceed 10 million tonnes and Mick George Ltd\u2019s contribution brings numerous benefits. Using local suppliers to distribute materials along haulage routes significantly reduces carbon emissions, whilst maximising local employment opportunities. In excess of 650,000 tonnes of various aggregate materials have been delivered in this way so far.<\/p>\n
Michael George, Contracts Director of Mick George Ltd commented: \u2018\u2019The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme has been long overdue and we are extremely excited about playing a key role in the scheme\u2019s development and delivery. It is fantastic that Highways England recognise the strategic benefits of utilising local suppliers, adding significant value and benefits to the wider local economy and communities.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
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