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Construction giant for £30m scheme
A construction firm has been appointed to run the first phase of £30m project to improve a famous street.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has appointed engineering and construction firm Balfour Beatty to carry out the first £3m phase of works around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
The company will be responsible for removing the one-way system around South Kensington tube station.
It is hoped the works will improve traffic flow in the area, provide new direct pedestrian crossings, and more pavement space to improve the safety of pedestrians and drivers.
Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Daniel Moylan, said: "This first phase of work marks the start of a project that will transform the Exhibition Road area.
"Returning a two-way system to the roads around South Kensington Station will pave the way for innovative streetscape improvements, stretching the length of Exhibition Road from South Kensington Station to Hyde Park."
The scheme should be complete in time for London 2012 Olympics.
To find out more about the Exhibition Road project please visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/exhibitionroad.
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