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National Highways

ALchera AI optimises M6 roadworks bookings

AI roadworks planning cut delayed journeys by 2,100 in a 2-month M6 trial

WorkingVendor case study

Problem

Roadworks schedules had to balance traffic disruption with safe working conditions.

Approach

Alchera used AI traffic predictions to select works bookings. Costain tested the system on the M6.

Results

2,100fewer delayed journeys during the two-month trial, as reported by AlcheraVendor case study[1]

Takeaway

Consolidating work reduced disruption within the trial area.

Categories

Business function
Production and quality
Innovation type
Process innovation
Evidence
Vendor case study

Sources

  1. AI tech trial cuts cost of Costain’s M6 roadworks
    Construction Management2024News article

Source summaries

[1]Construction Management2024

Construction Management reported the trial results. Estimated savings reached £45,000 through consolidated work.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026
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