Danaher & Walsh Appointed for Kirk Hill Junction Redevelopment

Via has appointed Danaher & Walsh as main contractor for the Kirk Hill junction redevelopment in East Bridgford. The junction is one of five forming part of the wider A614/A6097 major road scheme. The contract is worth £5.367 million. Danaher & Walsh expects to complete the work before the end of 2027.

Part of a Wider Road Improvement Scheme

The Kirk Hill junction redevelopment forms one strand of a much larger programme along the A614/A6097 corridor. Across the scheme, five junctions are being upgraded. The improvements aim to cut journey times, ease congestion and make the route safer for all users, from commuters and hauliers to cyclists and pedestrians.

Archaeology Surveys Mark the Start of Works

Archaeology surveys on land off East Bridgford Road marked the start of work. Crews will build the site compound next. Main construction then begins in August.

Scheme Launch Marked by Regional Leaders

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, and Councillor Mick Barton, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, visited the site on 29 July 2026. The visit marked the official launch of the scheme.

Claire Ward said: “I know how much the A614/A6097 scheme matters to the people and businesses who rely on this route every day, whether they are navigating busy junctions such as Ollerton roundabout or travelling along the wider corridor.”

Scope of the Kirk Hill Junction Works

The redevelopment itself is substantial. Danaher & Walsh will add an extra lane in each direction on the A6097. This will increase capacity and cut journey times. The team will also widen right-turn lanes into Kirk Hill and East Bridgford Road, with new road markings for safer turning.

The works also include a new traffic signal system and upgraded street lighting. Crews will renew footpaths along Kirk Hill and improve the bridleway crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Councillor Mick Barton said: “This is a huge milestone, not only for the A614/A6097 scheme, but for Nottinghamshire as a whole. Anyone who has driven through this junction will recognise that improvements are needed, and once works are complete, a new lane in each direction will help traffic to flow more smoothly.”

A Long-Standing Collaboration with Via

Dan Danaher, Managing Director of Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering, said: “Danaher & Walsh are delighted to be commencing work on the Kirk Hill project. We’ve been collaborating with Via on an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) basis for the last 2 years, so seeing everyone’s hard work come to fruition is a really exciting moment for us. We look forward to working on this project and keeping disruption to the local community as minimal as possible. As an SME based in the East Midlands ourselves, we’ll also be looking at how we can add value to the community through our Engineered for Good social value commitment.”

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