Highways England goes green with Mobilane Green Screens

Highways England has installed a “green bridge” as part of the US$242 million A556 Knutsford to Bowdon dual carriageway project. Mobilane Green Screens are part of the innovative new feature. The project to improve links between the M6 and M56 includes seven new bridges plus a pedestrian underpass along the 7.3km new road. Other work includes concrete retaining walls and repairs to two existing bridges. The new dual carriageway will make travelling between the M6, south Manchester and Manchester Airport q
May 22, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
Highways England has installed a “green bridge” as part of the US$242 million A556 Knutsford to Bowdon dual carriageway project.


Mobilane Green Screens are part of the innovative new feature.

The project to improve links between the M6 and M56 includes seven new bridges plus a pedestrian underpass along the 7.3km new road. Other work includes concrete retaining walls and repairs to two existing bridges. The new dual carriageway will make travelling between the M6, south Manchester and Manchester Airport quicker and more predictable.

The new green bridge has been built to provide a safe crossing for wildlife and is part of a focus on the environment to which 8100 Highways England is committed in order to minimise the impact of roads on native species and the natural environment. Other measures include reducing noise and protecting watercourses from pollutant spillage.

“The green bridge features the use of Mobilane Green Screens,” explained Paul Garlick of Mobilane. “Green Screens are wire security fences upon which ivy has been cultivated. Contractor 2319 Costain bought and installed 88 of the 1.8m-high screens. The fence features Hedera Helix Woerner and powder-coated steel posts.”

“Green Screens have a wide range of uses for domestic, public sector and commercial applications including housing developments, schools, hospitals and car parks. Many local authorities use them on roadside verges. However, the use of our Screens on this ‘green bridge’ is a first.”

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