Buckinghamshire Council highways maintenance contract

A trial of the Pothole Pro Machine which provides a more sustainable and efficient approach to pothole repairs. 

Patching repairs using the jet patcher, a machine that clears and coats potholes for permanent repairs – increasing efficiency and decreasing our carbon footprint.

Introduced new battery–powered tools to reduce carbon emissions and improve safety.

Developed a customer engagement app platform to gather insights and feedback to improve the service. 

In 2024, across our five resurfacing schemes, Buckinghamshire Highways has re-engineered approximately 16,000 tons of existing road material on site to produce a reconstructed foundation layer for surfacing; with 35,000m2 of road resurfaced using this technique. 

225 80-Watt fluorescent lamps situated within the handrails were replaced and upgraded with LED lights which are 50% more energy efficient than the previous lamps. This scheme was also shortlisted for the CIHT Creating Better Places Award.

Routine maintenance has been carried out on this Grade I listed structure to safeguard its future. This work comprised comprehensive surveys, along with both structural and cosmetic repairs. Our key priorities are to ensure the bridge remains safe for road users and pedestrians, to preserve its historic features, and to maintain its overall structural integrity.

After undertaking a thorough and technically advanced design process, we successfully upgraded 159 assets at the A255 / M40 Junction 2 Pyebush roundabout. To further enhance reliability and energy efficiency, we replaced 131 outdated lanterns with state-of-the-art LED units.

Taking full advantage of the lane closures, our dedicated teams also carried out essential maintenance tasks. These included clearing overgrown vegetation, cleansing gullies, repairing potholes and re-lining the carriageway – all to ensure safer and smoother journeys for everyone who uses this key junction.

Following a partial collapse, our teams removed the damaged structure in two separate sections using precision lifting techniques. The removal was completed ahead of the flood season deadline, ensuring safe dismantling and minimising environmental risk.

We carried out two schemes on the A41 Bicester Road in Aylesbury, with careful coordination to minimise disruption. The first scheme included carriageway resurfacing, minor civil works, gully cleansing, ironwork adjustments and the application of new road markings. The second scheme focused on upgrading the existing outdated dual Toucan crossing.

Installation of a new Toucan crossing to replace the existing facility, as well as resurfacing works to improve durability and safety of the network.

Detailed investigations including extensive surveys were undertaken following an out of hours emergency call regarding a sinkhole that had appeared on the A413. Following the investigation and detailed designs, we completed large scale patch works around the area.

This scope of works was strategically developed to resolve ongoing flooding issues at Rectory Hill, Amersham, resulting from a damaged and collapsed outfall pipe. By adopting an innovative horizontal boring method, the project team successfully installed a new pipe, ensuring effective water management and strengthening the site’s long-term resilience. This solution not only addressed immediate operational challenges but also delivered lasting value and risk mitigation for stakeholders.

Essential structural maintenance works were undertaken to replace deteriorated bearings and refurbish the structure with a protective coating, ensuring long-term durability and continued compliance with Highways England standards. The scope of works included scaffold erection, removal and installation of bearings, joint replacements, painting, and site demobilisation.