CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS
Section
278 works
Facilitating safe, compliant alterations and improvements to the public highway in line with local authority specifications.
What are
Section 278 works?
Necessary highway improvements and modifications carried out under an agreement with local highway authorities. These works are typically required when a new development affects the existing public highway and alterations must be made to accommodate it.
Our Section 278 project capabilities:
New access junctions
Traffic management systems
Pedestrian crossings
Road widening
Coordination and construction
WHY CHOOSE US?
Choosing SGH for your highway improvement works
As your civil engineering solution provider, we work alongside developers, engineers, highway departments, and local authorities to ensure Section 278 works are completed in accordance with approved specifications. Our works provide safe, high-performance alterations to successfully enhance highway developments.
We deliver a full-management service, tackling the logistical approvals up to final construction and checks.
Programme management & expertise
With a strong focus on our client’s goals, challenges, and timelines from the very beginning, we ensure Section 278 works are delivered with precision, on time, and within budget every time. This is supported by access to our own expert team, plant equipment, lorries, and labour.
Safety & quality control in every project
We place workplace safety and quality control as a top priority. Our team maintains full compliance with statutory requirements and safety procedures. This enables us to guarantee that every project is completed efficiently to the highest industry standards.
CASE STUDY
Paleus Chemicals, Denaby
DENABY, YORKSHIRE
CASE STUDY
River Dearne Bridge, Harlington
HARLINGTON, YORKSHIRE
Section 278 works FAQs
Your questions about the work we do for Section 278, answered. If you have other queries that haven’t been answered here, contact our team today who will be happy to help.
What types of work fall under a Section 278 agreement?
Typical works under this agreement include creating new junctions, widening roads and lanes, constructing traffic islands, setting up and improving pedestrian crossings, installing signage, and making necessary alterations to existing highways. This work covers our surfacing, road construction, and groundwork services.
Contact our team today to discuss our works in detail.
What is a Section 278 agreement?
A section of the UK Highways Act 1980 allowing third-party developers to make alterations and improvements to a public highway. This is done by entering into a legal agreement with local councils to approved standards for design and construction.
We at SGH, as the third-party developer, manage these agreements and communications, as well as carry out the physical works once approved.
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