Providing a platform for the public to virtually experience the outcome of a £120 million scheme
National Highways works to keep the country connected, and the maintenance of major roads is a priority. When Junction 9 of the M3 needed improvements to reduce congestion, VolkerFitzpatrick appointed us to progress the preliminary design and help obtain the permissions needed.
The improvements, deemed a nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP), needed a development consent order (DCO) to obtain permission, a process which usually requires face-to-face consultations. Restrictions from COVID-19 prevented this from occurring, so once our team had designed the scheme, they created a range of alternative ways to connect the project team with the public. They held webinars, virtual appointments, and created an online exhibition—using Stantec Community Engage®—that included an interactive map and a virtual drive-through the scheme so the public could experience exactly what it would look like when complete.
Upon completion, the improvements will reduce congestion, improve safety, reduce environmental impacts, and provide additional cycle paths, bridleway, and footpaths.
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