{"id":529157,"date":"2025-09-22T12:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T11:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/?p=529157"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:52:26","slug":"motorway-junction-upgrade-scheme-ballons-in-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/civils\/motorway-junction-upgrade-scheme-ballons-in-price-22-09-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorway junction upgrade scheme balloons in price"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a road-improvement project in the South West has rocketed by \u00a370m in 18 months, it has emerged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A report to Gloucestershire County Council\u2019s cabinet last week reveals that the M5 Junction 10 upgrade scheme has risen to \u00a3363m due to delays, planning requirements and inflation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project, for which<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contractors\/galliford-try\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galliford Try<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signed an early contractor involvement agreement in June 2023, had an initial budget of \u00a3293m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was granted planning consent by transport secretary Heidi Alexander this summer and works are expected to begin on site in the autumn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the latest report to councillors warns that increased costs and \u201cthe requirement to underwrite the construction cashflow\u201d have opened up a \u00a3110m funding gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The council will seek a further \u00a370m from Homes England, \u00a320m in Community Infrastructure Levy contributions, and put up the final \u00a320m itself from land receipts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201cvariety of factors\u201d behind the higher budget are cited in the report.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThese include the costs associated with the significantly extended time required to prepare for and progress through the development consent order (DCO) inquiry, followed by the secretary of state\u2019s decision period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis prolongation involved additional costs of professional services and design\/contractor involvement during the process, as well as having the effect of extending the overall timeframe for the project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAny extension of time on the overall programme increases construction cost due to additional estimated inflationary pressure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report notes that the DCO introduced conditions and requirements that further extended the delivery timeline and thus hiked costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe other key factor was the increased certainty on utility diversions which would be necessary as the detailed design was finalised and the requirement to ensure that the project held a higher risk contingency to comply with latest guidance,\u201d it adds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt present, M5 Junction 10 is not fit for purpose and unless this national infrastructure is upgraded to an all-ways junction, alongside the associated link roads, the capacity will restrict development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabling works are due to begin soon but the report does not specify a date. Completion is currently scheduled for 2029.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Councillor Julian Tooke, cabinet member for business, economic development, planning and infrastructure, described the M5 Junction 10 improvements scheme as a \u201ccatalyst for transformational growth and opportunity in the region, driving future investment and prosperity\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He added: \u201cIt is fundamental to unlocking key developments such as the flagship Golden Valley development and the ambitious National Cyber Innovation Centre [both in Cheltenham].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt will also enable delivery of up to 15,000 homes, including circa 5,250 affordable homes, and the creation of 12,000 high skilled, high productivity jobs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galliford Try has been contacted for comment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of a road-improvement project in the South West has rocketed by \u00a370m in 18 months, it has emerged. 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