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Case Studies - Talgarth Road

Talgarth Road S278

Project Overview

Zack Contractors were appointed to deliver Section 278 highway improvement works on Talgarth Road for Transport for London (TfL).

The works involved hard landscaping, surfacing, tree pit construction, lamp column relocations, and extensive traffic management planning and implementation, requiring close
collaboration with TfL’s S278, Capital Construction, and Spatial Planning teams to coordinate design intent, approvals, and delivery sequencing. Works were carefully phased to maintain continuous access to key local businesses, including the Premier Inn hotel and BP garage, throughout construction.

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Location:
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HG Group on behalf of Transport for London (TfL)
Talgarth Road, Hammersmith
6 weeks

Services Provided

  • Site clearance and preparation

  • Tree pit construction

  • Asphalt surfacing

  • Granite kerb installation

  • ASP concrete paving installation

  • Traffic signs and road markings

  • TMAN permit process

  • Traffic management and safety controls

  • Compliance with TfL specifications

Project Challenges

  • Maintaining traffic flow and pedestrian safety on a heavily trafficked urban artery

  • Coordinating works within tight timeframes to minimise disruption

  • Strict adherence to TfL’s technical standards and environmental policies

  • Managing utilities and adoptable drainage under STIC contract requirements

  • Complex pedestrian management to ensure safety and maintain accesses utilising Strongwall barriers

  • Installation of traffic infrastructure components to TfL standards to suit phased commissioning of new road layout

  • Delivering works on a strategic TfL road corridor with extremely high daily traffic flows

  • Coordinating and securing approvals for the TMAN permit process across multiple phases of traffic management

  • Working under restricted working hours to minimise disruption to road users

  • Complex pedestrian management to ensure safety and maintain accesses utilising Strongwall barriers

  • Maintaining continuous access to adjacent businesses, including Premier Inn and BP garage throughout construction

  • Integrating new tree pits within existing highway layouts and utilities

  • Carrying out lamp column relocations with minimal disruption to public lighting co-ordinating the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection
    Provider (ICP) as required to facilitate.

  • Ensuring high quality installation of surface finishes including granite kerbs and paving under tight tolerances

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Our Approach

01

Collaborative Planning
Worked closely with TfL’s S278, Capital Construction, and Spatial Planning teams to ensure alignment with project objectives, stakeholder requirements, and long-term urban design goals.

02

Traffic Management Delivery
Designed and implemented multi phase traffic management plans with detailed phasing to maintain uninterrupted access to local business whilst prioritising pedestrians.

03

Pedestrian Protection
Deployed Strongwall barriers to provide a robust physical separation between pedestrians, live traffic, and work areas.

04

Tree Pit Construction
Installed new tree pits including excavation, root protection barriers, installation of engineered soils, and preparation for planting, ensuring compliance with TfL and local authority arboriculture standards.

05

Lamp Column Relocations
Delivered the safe removal and relocation of existing lamp columns, including new foundations, ducting, cabling, and final commissioning, to modernise lighting infrastructure and align with the new highway layout.

06

Granite Kerb & ASP Concrete Paving Installation
Granite kerbs were installed to provide durable edge restraints with a high-quality finish suitable for the urban environment. ASP Concrete paving was laid in pedestrian areas, enhancing safety and accessibility while complementing the surrounding streetscape with strict quality checks on level, bond, and finish.

07

Durable Surfacing
Carried out asphalt surfacing operations using TfL approved materials and laying techniques to ensure longevity and performance under heavy traffic loading.

08

Traffic Signage and Road Marking
New road signage and thermoplastic line markings were installed in compliance with TfL guidelines to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

09

Stakeholder Engagement
Maintained clear communication with local businesses, stakeholders, and TfL representatives to minimise inconvenience during works.

10

Safety First Delivery
Maintained strict compliance with TfL’s safety requirements and Vision Zero objectives, supported by robust traffic management and on-site supervision.

Outcomes

  • Works delivered to TfL specification including kerb, paving, surfacing, and street infrastructure works completed in accordance with TfL’s Section 278 design and material standards.
     

  • All works were successfully managed through the TMAN approval process, ensuring regulatory and permit compliance across each phase of delivery.
     

  • Coordinated closely with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham’s Environmental Team to secure approvals for out of hours and night-time working. This proactive engagement ensured that works could progress efficiently within
    permitted hours while fully complying with local environmental and noise regulations.
     

  • Effective communication and planning minimised disruption to local businesses, residents, and road users.
     

  • All works were completed in full accordance with Transport for London (TfL) specifications, ensuring alignment with TfL’s design, safety, and quality standards.
     

  • The project was delivered within the agreed programme, demonstrating effective planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
     

  • The integration of artificial stone paving (ASP), granite kerbs, and precision installed segregation features contributed to a durable, visually coherent public realm in line with TfL’s public space requirements.
     

  • Continuous engagement with the client, TfL representatives, local businesses, and the general public contributed to smooth project delivery and positive feedback throughout the programme.
     

  • The successful coordination of civil engineering and phased traffic management demonstrates Zack Contractors’ capability to deliver complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure schemes in live urban environments.

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