Bouygues TP – Murphy Joint Venture
working to deliver the design and construction of the twin road tunnels under the River Thames.
- Date
- 21 May 2026
- Time
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Overview
Join the British Tunnelling Society for an engaging presentation on the latest developments of the Lower Thames Crossing.
This session will provide an overview of the scheme, highlighting recent progress, key challenges, and the evolving approach to delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
The talk will also touch on selected aspects of the project’s development, including early works, environmental considerations, and emerging strategies to reduce carbon and improve sustainability. Concluding with a forward-looking perspective, the session will offer valuable insight into the direction of the project as it moves toward delivery.
The evening lecture will be preceded by the BTS Annual General Meeting, commencing at 18.00.
Following the event, a networking session with food and drinks will be held at ICE Kendal's bar, sponsored by Bouygues TP – Murphy Joint Venture.
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British Tunnelling Society
The BTS is a dynamic group of tunnelling professionals sharing knowledge within the industry.
Speakers
Dr Keith Bowers
COWI
tunnels and systems director and company director
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Dr Keith Bowers
Dr Keith Bowers has worked in civil engineering and transport infrastructure for 35 years and has extensive experience in the maintenance and operation of assets. Previously, he served as head of profession for civil engineering and built environment discipline at Transport for London and as head of tunnels for London Underground (LU), where he played a leading role in developing LU’s risk-based engineering management to support successful delivery of its capital programme. He has also promoted technological development and more efficient construction through the controlled adoption of new technologies.
While working on the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), Dr Bowers utilised competitive dialogue in the procurement process and championed early contractor involvement (ECI). He has led the tunnels contract towards lower carbon construction and the drive for LTC to become a pathfinder project towards net zero. This encompasses all aspects of the construction and maintenance of low carbon infrastructure.
Dr Bowers is a steering group member of the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction, which specialises in adopting a whole-life, multi-disciplinary systems approach. He also collaborates across disciplines and with industry to drive pragmatic solutions to real-world challenges.
Antoine Schwob
Bouygues TP – Murphy Joint Venture
project director
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Antoine Schwob
Antoine is a project director at Bouygues Travaux Publics with over 20 years of experience in major infrastructure and tunnelling projects. He has worked across Europe and Asia, including several years in Hong Kong on large-scale transport schemes and is currently leading the tunnels and approaches package for the Lower Thames Crossing in the UK.
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