Align to replace EKFB on parts of HS2 in management shake-up

By Tom Lowe2023-06-02T11:49:00

Construction of the Colne Valley viaduct - part of HS2 C1 package delivered by Align JV

Decision aims to ensure delayed line sticks to its opening schedule

A shake-up of contractor duties on HS2’s phase one route from London to Birmingham will see the EKFB joint venture replaced on part of the line by Align.

EKFB, consisting of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall, will transfer work in the North Chilterns area to Align, a JV between Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick.

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