The A38(M) Tame Valley Viaduct Strengthening Scheme was successfully completed this summer, while keeping traffic moving on a route typically used by around 90,000 vehicles every day.

The £93.4m project was delivered 'ahead of schedule and within budget' Birmingham City Council said, using 'an asset-led approach' focused on life extension, safety, affordability and long-term value.

The project was delivered through close collaboration between the city council, Arcadis, AtkinsRéalis and VolkerFitzpatrick.

Kamyar Tavassoli, highways services manager, Birmingham City Council, said: 'It has been a great pleasure to see the scheme progress from inception to successful completion, with all strengthening objectives delivered professionally and safely. My thanks go to Arcadis, which has provided site and commercial management for the scheme with great capability throughout.'

Acting as project manager and supervisor, Arcadis provided the collaborative project management framework needed to align multiple parties around shared delivery objectives.

In a press statement, the company said: 'The scheme demonstrates how targeted intervention can provide a more sustainable alternative to full replacement. By focusing investment on the most critical strengthening works, the team was able to preserve a vital public asset, minimise disruption and maintain network resilience, while delivering within a challenging financial context.

'Digital tools were embedded throughout delivery to improve visibility, quality assurance and safety. These included 360-degree imaging, data-driven quality management and digital platforms that enabled remote access to constrained work areas and improved control of works inside the viaduct's box girders. The project also introduced advanced confined-space safety measures and robust controls to protect workers operating in a hazardous environment.'

Mick Regan, project manager at Arcadis, said: 'This was a challenging project in a live operational environment, but through collaboration, disciplined commercial management and a clear focus on outcomes, the team has helped secure the long-term future of a critical piece of infrastructure for Birmingham.'

The scheme was supported by £72.1m of Department for Transport (DfT) Local Growth Fund investment, with the remaining funding provided by Birmingham.