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AECOM

A highway section transformed into a multimodal pathway

Project Overview

The A50 Groby Road Corridor improvement project is a transformative infrastructure initiative funded by the UK Government’s Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Transforming Cities Fund.

The project aims to convert a key highway section into a high street environment by introducing:

 

  • Dedicated cycle lanes
  • Enhanced pedestrian & cycle crossings

  • Safety improvements for all road users

     

To support this transition, AECOM partnered with ORIS to optimize pavement design by evaluating:

  • Carbon emissions
  • Cost estimation
  • Material consumption over a 40-year lifecycle

Approach & key solutions

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  • Multi-Scenario Pavement Analysis

    Using ORIS, the project team generated multiple pavement scenarios, assessing:

    - Carbon impact of various material options

    - Long-term cost efficiency over 40 years

    - Sustainable material sourcing strategies

  • Rapid Data-Driven Decision Making


    Within just one month, ORIS provided:


    - Comprehensive carbon footprint calculations

    - Detailed cost projections for alternative designs

    - Material lifecycle assessments

These insights empowered AECOM and project stakeholders to make informed choices, balancing cost, sustainability, and durability.


Impact & key results

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  • 20% reduction in overall material costs, improving budget efficiency


  • 43-55% reduction in carbon emissions, aligning with the UK’s sustainability goals