Galliford Try secures SEALR contract with Buckinghamshire Council

Construction company Galliford Try has secured an £88.9m contract to complete the South East Aylesbury Link Road project on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council.

Galliford Try said on Tuesday that the SEALR project will see the construction of 1.1 miles of dual carriageway, including three new roundabout junctions, linking the A413 Wendover Road, and easing congestion in the centre of town.

Chief executive Bill Hocking said: "The Local Authority sector is a key focus for our Infrastructure business, and we have [a] strong track record in constructing major link roads throughout the country.

"We look forward to working with Buckinghamshire Council to deliver the high-quality infrastructure that will make a real difference to the local community."

As of 0950 BST, Galliford Try shares were up 1.16% at 299.44p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com