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Connect Plus and CPS shortlisted for Intelligent Transport Systems Awards

We’re especially delighted to announce that Connect Plus and CPS have been shortlisted in the prestigious Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) UK Awards 2024, recognising their partnership with Alchera in the ‘Digitalisation and Digital Services’ category’. 

Each year, the ITS UK Awards celebrate the best of the industry, showcasing those that have demonstrated excellence in the intelligent transport sector. Awards cover everything from data services, digitalisation, sustainability, accessibility and mobility and safety, amongst others. 

Recognised in the shortlist, Connect Plus and CPS, in collaboration with Alchera, are revolutionising M25 road maintenance by identifying and safely extending work periods, thus maximising each closure's output. This will improve journey experiences, for the daily 300,000 M25 users and surrounding communities, by delivering more efficient, less disruptive maintenance work. 

Good luck to everyone on 7th November for the awards ceremony. 

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Notes to Editors

About Connect Plus and Connect Plus Services

  • Over 10 years ago, Highways England awarded Connect Plus the contract to operate and manage the M25 and its key arterial link roads.
  • Connect Plus is a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operation UK - a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways maintenance and management.
  • Connect Plus Services (CPS), is Connect Plus’ specialist and strategic supply chain partner responsible for operations and maintenance, bringing together the collective strength and expertise of its parent companies, Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK.
  • With a workforce of around 600 people, based at seven locations around the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance, and whole-life management of thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme.
  • Over the past 10 years, collectively we’ve delivered over £1.4bn worth of road improvements and junction enhancements, and we’re continually exploring new and innovative ways to deliver safer, more reliable journeys for our customers. Together, we’re passionate about delivering the long-term needs of the M25 and improving the driving experience for all our customers.
  • For further information please visit https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/ or follow us at https://twitter.com/cpservices_m25