The scheme includes a tunnel near Stonehenge and a bypass of the village of Winterbourne Stoke.
In package of work with an estimated value of £17.5m, Atkins/Arup will develop options to take to public consultation and ultimately a preferred route announcement. Subject to statutory procedures, the proposed scheme is on target for construction work to start by April 2020.
Highways England project manager Andrew Alcorn said: “This award takes us another step closer to our commitment to deliver the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down improvement scheme. Now we have Atkins/Arup on board to help with developing options for the scheme and pre-construction planning, we will be able to take the next step towards making this scheme a reality.”
Atkins strategic highways market director Lesley Waud said: “This is a much needed scheme that will play a pivotal role in relieving congestion and improving journey times.”
Arup global highways business leader Tony Marshall added: “We are delighted to be a part of the team tasked with helping to relieve congestion and improving the setting of a world renowned heritage site. By working collaboratively we can produce a transport solution that is sensitive to an area that is of immense cultural and environmental importance.”
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