Client: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council The Wakefield Eastern Relief Road (WERR) is a £33 million, 5.5 km transport link that was completed in 2017 to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in Wakefield. This key infrastructure project provides a new connection between the A642 and A638, including Wakefield's first river crossing in over 100 years. The road features a single-span bridge and was designed to ease congestion, improve air quality, and create a safer, more efficient road network. It also provides access to the City Fields development, unlocking land for 2,500 new homes and supporting the local economy. Services we provided Utilities Engineering Building Surveying Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Geotechnical & Ground Engineering Ground Investigation & Land Quality Our Role BWB was appointed as the structural and civil engineering consultant for the Bosideng flagship store. Our primary responsibility was to ensure that the building’s structure and foundation could accommodate its unique design and proximity to major transport infrastructure. Infrastructure excellence We contributed to the detailed highway designs, utilities assessments, and extensive surveys, alongside watercourse modelling and design services. Our team also conducted site investigations to inform the design process, ensuring that all elements were coordinated effectively. Planning and stakeholder support Our strong working relationship with Wakefield Metropolitan District Council enabled us to provide additional deliverables, such as traffic signal design and topographical surveys, which supported the project’s approval and development stages. Our traffic simulations were used to engage the public and stakeholders, helping visualise the scheme's benefits and garnering support for the new road link. Community engagement The length of the road and its impact on local communities necessitated careful planning and integration of various stakeholder requirements into our designs. By unlocking land for the development of 2,500 new homes, the project has supported local housing needs and spurred further economic investment.