Following the successful conclusion of the M25 widening project, junctions 12 to 15, Richard Pearson and his team at Associated Asphalt Traffic Management have received high praise from key figures overseeing the scheme.

When the tender for the works was first put out in 2002, Associated Asphalt met with other agencies and construction companies to fully discuss the traffic management details.  The frequent meetings continued throughout the project in order to deal with perceived problems.

Martin Keel of Surrey Police Traffic/Safety Management complimented them saying; ‘There is no doubt that if it was not for the professionalism and attention to detail by those members of Associated Asphalt’s M25 traffic management team involved in the J12-J15 widening works, there would have been far more congestion and delays to the travelling public. The way that the Traffic Management has been installed, maintained and altered throughout the various phases of the works, has contributed greatly to the reduction in road traffic collisions and casualties normally associated with such a major set of road works on a motorway’

These sentiments were echoed by Metropolitan Police Traffic Manager, Alan Cousins, who highlighted Phil West as a key member of staff who was at all times readily available for discussion and extremely helpful throughout. He concluded that he looks forward to working with the team in the future. Praise was also forthcoming from the Highways Agency who referred to the Traffic Management as ‘exemplary’ and highlighted the low level of complaints and subsequent lack of media interest throughout the project.

Staff involved in the scheme have much to be proud of for their helpful approach, professionalism and thorough method of working throughout the project.