Octavius Infrastructure

28/05/2026

🏠 Housing development has always been closely synchronised with the planning of new transport infrastructure.

But the nature of that infrastructure is changing, with the need for increased resilience, sustainability and accessibility demanding increasingly sophisticated solutions. Surface access to new developments via road will always be part of the equation but many major housing projects are now giving as much – or even greater – precedence to multi-modal connectivity via a combination of road with integrated light rail, guided busways, walking and cycle provision.

Who’s driving this change? What kind of infrastructure do they envisage?

Read the article on our website to find out 👉 https://www.octavius.co.uk/industry-info/new-housing-developments-embrace-multi-modal-connectivity/

19/05/2026

With some projects it feels like the stars are aligned. Pretty much everything goes ahead as planned and when challenges arise they are overcome, without friction, by allowing common purpose to guide the solution.

Delivering the first phase of the A1331 Link Road for Essex County Council was one of those projects.

But luck was not a factor, forging close alignment between customer, principal contractor, community and supply chain was central to success; and something that can potentially be extended into the project’s second phase.

👉 Learn more about why success in delivering phase one raises hopes for Octavius’ A1331 Link Road Phase Two prospects 🔗 https://www.octavius.co.uk/case-study/a1331-link-road-phase-one-success-raises-hope-for-phase-two-prospects/

14/05/2026

We're working towards a key milestone on the A376 Dinan Way extension project.

Read more about the project 👇

Temporary traffic lights which have been in place for the construction of the Dinan Way extension, will be cleared from the A376 on Friday 29 May to help ease traffic flow in and out of Exmouth during the summer.

The new Dinan Way extension will then open for use in September, with traffic being diverted onto the new road while construction of the new roundabout on the A376 is carried out.

Read more here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/sF83N and check out our video of construction of the new road here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/CBVKS

14/05/2026

We recently welcomed school children to visit the new Charfield Station that we are constructing for South Gloucestershire Council.

Read more about what the children learnt below 👇

13/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that we will be attending where we are looking forward to meeting up with connections old and new who share our passion for developing and delivering on the UK’s ambitious infrastructure programme.

Octavius is already making a significant contribution to the creation, integration and renewal of our transport networks from the national to the hyper local level. Whether working with combined authorities and their constituent councils or national customers such as Network Rail and National Highways , our approach is always to work in partnership with the client and in alignment to their priorities.

If you want to learn more about Octavius, or discuss how we can support your ambitions for safe, sustainable transport infrastructure please get in-touch on [email protected] or visit our website for insights into the ways Octavius is supporting national transport strategies and the implementation of devolved regional transport programmeshttps 🔗 www.octavius.co.uk/transformative-regional-transport

Attending the Forum will be:
- John Dowsett, CEO
- David Beddell, Strategic Growth Director
- Cat Cliffe, People and Sustainability Director
- Gavin Pritchard, Managing Director Highways
- Lucy Prior, Business Development Lead – Rail
- Mike Todd, Head of Business Development – Highways

We look forward to seeing you there.

11/05/2026

Okehampton Interchange has reached a significant milestone. 🚈

The station is on schedule to go into service this summer, Octavius’ successfully expediting the project’s construction phase on programme marks a major step towards achieving this goal.

The interchange is a new-build station, necessary to support local authorities’ regional growth strategies. Octavius is the project’s design and build contractor.

The multi-modal Okehampton interchange integrates the rail line with walking and cycling routes – which are being improved as part of the scheme. In addition, new infrastructure is integrating several local bus routes into the interchange.

👉Here’s more about how we delivered the project in record time, the quickest new station constructed and commissioned under SPEED and PACE principles https://www.octavius.co.uk/case-study/okehampton-interchange-enabling-regional-growth-at-speed/

West Devon Borough Council Network Rail

07/05/2026

🚉 New Charfield Station on track to open in Spring 2027

We’re proud to be delivering this new railway station, which will give residents of Charfield and surrounding areas access to rail services for the first time in more than 60 years.

The new integrated transport infrastructure includes platforms, step free access, lighting and non-motorised user facilities.

With faster links to Bristol and Gloucester, the station will improve access to jobs and education, encourage greener travel choices, strengthen local connections and help reduce congestion.

Thank you to South Gloucestershire Council for recently visiting our team and seeing all the great progress being made.

👉 Read more https://sites.southglos.gov.uk/newsroom/transport/new-charfield-station-on-track-to-open-in-spring-2027/

27/04/2026

The North East Gateway is one of the largest infrastructure elements of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network. Projects like this are all about people and community. The scope is solid public realm civils: a package of road, cycle and walking route enhancements. The challenge is delivering all this at multiple locations on busy city streets, in a way that affords businesses and people as little disruption as possible; while also trying to enrich the communities in which the work is being undertaken – creating a legacy beyond enhanced transport infrastructure.

Read about the Victoria North East Gateway works that we are delivering https://www.octavius.co.uk/manchester-victoria-north-east-gateway-all-about-people-and-community/

14/04/2026

Active travel and road improvements for Hereford City Council mean Octavius Regional Civil Engineering team is working in close proximity to our customer’s most important stakeholders – the communities it serves. We’re building close relationships with Hereford Council and local communities, generating significant social value.

Read the article on our website to learn more about how we embed social value into every project 👉 https://www.octavius.co.uk/social-value-champion-how-to-embed-social-value-creation/

05/04/2026

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful Easter filled with hope and renewal. ✝️

While many enjoy the long break and sweet treats, we'd like to recognise our dedicated teams and partners who are working hard on vital infrastructure improvements.

Thank you to everyone giving up their holiday to deliver safer, better journeys - connecting communities across the UK.