Danaher & Walsh Highways
Keeping your network moving, safely and efficiently
Highway schemes demand more than construction.
Specialists in Section 278 and highways works.
Delivering works safely across the Region with
careful planning and minimal disruption in live environments.
What challenge are you facing?
Highway works across the Region
- Delivering works within live traffic and pedestrian environments
- Managing Section 278 requirements and approvals
- Maintaining access to businesses, residents and key services
- Coordinating multiple stakeholders and statutory undertakers
- Protecting programme milestones linked to opening dates
Our Projects
Sawtry S278 Moto, Improvements Scheme
The Derby Corridor, Mobility Scheme
Melton Mowbray Distributor Road
Highway Works You Can Trust
We understand what it takes to deliver in live highway environments, the rigorous traffic and pedestrian management, the stakeholder diplomacy, the adaptability when designs evolve mid-scheme, and the absolute commitment to keeping the public safe at all times.
Danaher & Walsh is one of the region’s most experienced highway contractors. With a portfolio spanning major distributor roads, complex urban junctions, active travel infrastructure, Section 278 works and safety improvement schemes, we bring a depth of practical knowledge that is unparalleled to match.
Planning a Section 278 scheme?
Speak to our team or complete our enquiry form to get your project moving.
Why clients choose Danaher & Walsh for highway works
Safety embedded in everything we do
Live highway works are inherently high-risk. Our teams are trained, accredited and experienced in managing traffic, protecting pedestrians and keeping operatives safe in live carriageway environments.
Importantly, safety is not a box to tick. It is a value that drives every decision we make on site.
Programme certainty when it matters most.
- Clear, proactive communication: We manage relationships properly. With residents, businesses, local authorities and stakeholders, through regular communication, including signage and updates, to minimise disruption.
- Adaptable delivery: Designs change, ground conditions shift and utilities clash. However, our teams respond quickly, solve problems on site and keep the job moving.
Programme certainty when deadlines cannot move
Highways schemes are often tied to development opening dates, planning conditions or critical infrastructure milestones. We understand what it means when a deadline cannot move.
Our experience of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) delivery, including completing schemes ahead of programme through resource uplift and extended working, means you can rely on us when the pressure is on.
Our Services
As specialists in highways and Section 278 works, we deliver a wide range of services to construct and improve essential infrastructure in live environments:
Major Highway Works
Section 278 Works
Footpaths & Cycle Ways
Drainage
Highway Improvements
Highways Management
Our experience covers all aspects of Section 278s
Section 278 agreements are one of the most complex and high-stakes obligations in any development programme. Get them wrong and you risk delayed openings, costly variations, strained relationships with highway authorities and, in the worst cases, schemes that cannot be adopted at all.
Danaher & Walsh has been delivering Section 278 works for developers and Tier 1 contractors across the Midlands and beyond for more than 50 years. We do not just build to a drawing; we manage the entire process. From pre-application liaison with the highway authority through design review, approval, construction and project completion, we are with you every step of the way.
Our experience of Section 278s include:
- New highway entrance works
- Traffic signal and controlled crossing installations
- Street lighting, signage and road markings
- Drainage and service duct installation
- Kerbing, surfacing and road marking works
We know how highway authorities work, what they need to see and how to keep approvals moving. That knowledge protects your programme and gives you genuine peace of mind.
Practical Section 278 support for your project:
Bring our Section 278 expertise to your team
Apply for our Section 278 Roadshow
The Section 278 process can be complex. Therefore, the impact of getting it wrong can be significant. Our free Section 278 Roadshow gives your team direct access to experienced highways specialists who understand the process, the risks and the practicalities of delivery.
We tailor the session for developers, project managers, and Principal Contractors around your project, your team, and your questions. Simply apply for a Roadshow, and our highways team can come to you to share practical advice, answer key queries and help your team feel more confident when managing Section 278 works.
Our experience covers all aspects of Section 278s:
Not sure where to start with your Section 278 obligations?
Our fact sheet covers everything you need to know. For example, it explains what a Section 278 agreement is, who is responsible for it, how the process works, the common pitfalls, and how to protect your programme.
Fill in your details below, and we will send it straight to your inbox.
Testimonial
‘Danaher & Walsh have carried out a number of schemes for Nottingham City Council over the last few years as they are on our Highway Structures Framework.
They are always very responsive, their workmanship is of an excellent standard, and their people always act with professionalism and integrity. They are cost-effective and proactive.
We are grateful for the fact that they are willing to share their ideas and expertise to ensure the job gets done in the most economical manner with the minimum disruption to the general public. I would highly recommend Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering’
Ian Bretton
Highway services
Our Accreditations and Associations
FAQs
Section 278 works are highway improvements required as part of a development, such as junction alterations, footways, crossings, access roads or carriageway works. As a result, they help developments connect safely and legally to the public highway. Therefore, choosing an experienced highways contractor can help reduce delays, manage risk and keep your scheme moving.
Yes. Because we understand the Section 278 process, we can support schemes from early planning through to construction. In addition, we work with developers, consultants and highway authorities to help keep approvals, technical requirements and delivery aligned. As a result, clients can move forward with greater confidence.
Yes. We regularly work alongside Tier 1 contractors on highways and infrastructure schemes. For example, we can deliver drainage, kerbing, footways, carriageway works, traffic management coordination and public realm improvements as part of a wider programme. Therefore, we understand the importance of safe delivery, clear communication and working collaboratively on live sites.
Safety is planned into each stage of the works. Firstly, we consider traffic management, pedestrian access, site phasing and stakeholder communication. Then, we coordinate delivery carefully to reduce disruption and protect the public, our workforce and other site users. Importantly, safety remains central to how we plan, manage and deliver highway works.