Key Points
- Ruthin civil engineering contractor Jones Bros, which has delivered active travel enhancements at the roundabouts in Ewloe and St David’s, has achieved record turnover in excess of £240m.
- This was for the financial year ending in March 2026 and compared with £157.5m last year.
- Average staffing at the firm was up from 498 to 545 over the same period.
- Jones Bros said capital investment nearly doubled, rising from £10.8m to £20m.
- The Ewloe and St David’s scheme received funding from Flintshire County Council and Welsh Government Active Travel Fund.
- It involved installation of 10 new crossings, an enhanced footpath under the A494 bridge and roundabout design inspired by the Dutch system at St David’s.
- Jones Bros Contracts Manager Emlyn Roberts said it was pleasing to have contributed to improving facilities for the residents of Flintshire.
- Jones Bros Chairman Huw Jones said achieving record turnover of over £240m was a major landmark for the business group.
- The firm’s accounts were released on 23 October 2026.
St Davids (Wales Times) October 29, 2026 — The civil engineering company responsible for the active travel works at Ewloe and St David’s roundabouts has recorded a record turnover of more than £240m for the year to March 2026.
As reported by Deeside.com, Jones Bros’ turnover rose from £157.5m in the preceding year to more than £240m, according to accounts published on 23 October. The Ruthin-based firm delivered the improvements at the two roundabouts off the A494 in Ewloe, in a scheme funded by Flintshire County Council and the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund.
The results represent a substantial increase in the company’s annual income. Based on the figures reported by Deeside.com, turnover rose by £82.5m year on year, an increase of just over 52%.
How Did the Workforce Change?
Jones Bros’ average workforce increased from 498 to 545 over the year to March 2026, according to the company accounts cited by Deeside.com.
That represents an additional 47 workers on average across the period. The reported growth in headcount accompanied the rise in turnover and the company’s increased capital investment.
The company also said its capital investment almost doubled during the year, increasing from £10.8m to £20m.
What Work Was Delivered at Ewloe?
The Ewloe and St David’s roundabout scheme formed part of active travel and safety improvements on the A494 corridor. Jones Bros delivered the works for Flintshire County Council and the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund.
According to Deeside.com, the project included:
- 10 new crossings.
- A wider walkway under the A494 flyover.
- A Dutch-style layout at St David’s roundabout, under which drivers give way to people walking and cycling.
Jones Bros later described the project as an upgrade to facilities for pedestrians and cyclists at the two roundabouts. In a company statement published on 18 September, it said the scheme was designed to improve crossing facilities that had previously lacked tactile paving and measures to protect pedestrians from oncoming traffic. It also identified the area as part of important school walking routes.
What Did Jones Bros Say?
Jones Bros contracts manager Emlyn Roberts said the company was pleased to have contributed to improvements in Flintshire. As quoted by Deeside.com, he said:
“We’re pleased to have played our part in improving facilities for people in Flintshire, as we know how much of a difference this can make to their everyday lives.”
Jones Bros chairman Huw Jones said the £240m turnover milestone reflected the contribution of the company’s employees. As reported by Deeside.com, he said:
“Exceeding £240m turnover is a significant milestone for the group and reflects the hard work, expertise, and commitment of our employees.”
Neither statement, as reported, linked the company’s financial performance directly to the Ewloe scheme. The accounts cover the group’s overall performance for the year to March 2026, while the roundabout works were one of the projects delivered by the firm during that period.
Why Does the Turnover Matter?
The reported turnover marks a record for Jones Bros, according to Deeside.com. The company’s results show growth across three reported measures: annual income, average employment and capital investment.
The Ewloe and St David’s project is one of the works associated with the firm in Flintshire. Deeside.com identified Jones Bros as the civil engineering firm behind the active travel works at the two roundabouts, while the company’s own website says it completed the new Flintshire active travel route.
The scheme was designed in conjunction with the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent, according to local radio station Dee 106.3, which reported in January that the project was part funded by the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund.
What Was the Construction Programme?
Flintshire County Council published roadworks notices during 2026 relating to the Ewloe Active Travel Scheme. In April, the council said four-way temporary traffic lights would operate at St David’s Roundabout overnight on 29 April, from 8pm to 6am.
In May, the council advised residents, businesses and road users of further works as part of the improvements. It said a closure would affect the section of the B5125 running from St David’s Roundabout to Carlines Avenue.
The council’s roadworks bulletin for late June also listed Welsh Government active travel improvement works at the access road to Flintshire County Council offices at St David’s Roundabout, including a road closure and temporary traffic-light arrangements.
These notices show that the works involved staged traffic management around a busy junction. They do not, however, provide a full cost breakdown for the Ewloe scheme or state what proportion of Jones Bros’ £240m turnover came from the project.
What Does the Company’s Growth Show?
The accounts reported by Deeside.com indicate that Jones Bros expanded both its turnover and workforce during a year in which it delivered infrastructure work including the Ewloe and St David’s roundabout improvements.
The company’s capital investment rose from £10.8m to £20m. Deeside.com did not report a detailed breakdown of how that investment was allocated, nor did it publish profit, debt or order-book figures.
The reported figures place the firm among Welsh civil engineering businesses recording growth in the 2025-26 financial year. Nation.Cymru also reported that a leading Welsh civil engineering business had achieved record turnover of more than £240m alongside workforce and investment growth, while industry aggregator NewsNow listed coverage from Nation.Cymru, Scottish Construction Now and Insider Media.
Background of the Development
Jones Bros is a Ruthin-based civil engineering company. Its Ewloe and St David’s roundabout works were delivered off the A494 trunk road and were backed by Flintshire County Council and the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund.
The scheme aimed to improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists at junctions that form part of local walking routes, including routes used by schoolchildren. The completed works included new crossings, a wider walkway beneath the A494 flyover and changes to St David’s roundabout to give priority to people walking and cycling.
The company’s latest accounts, published on 23 October 2026, cover the year to March 2026. They report turnover of more than £240m, compared with £157.5m the year before, an average workforce rising from 498 to 545, and capital investment increasing from £10.8m to £20m.
Prediction: What Could This Mean for Flintshire Residents and Businesses?
For Flintshire residents, the development suggests continued capacity within the contractor that delivered local active travel infrastructure. If Jones Bros maintains or expands its workforce and investment, local authorities and public bodies may have another established Welsh civil engineering firm available for future transport, highways and regeneration projects.
For local businesses and road users, the immediate effect of the Ewloe scheme is likely to be determined by how the completed crossings, wider walkway and revised St David’s layout perform in daily use. The works were intended to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly on school walking routes.
For the wider construction sector in North Wales, the reported increase in turnover, employment and capital investment may indicate growing demand for civil engineering services. However, the published reporting does not state future contract awards, projected turnover or specific plans for additional Flintshire projects, so any wider economic effect remains dependent on future commissioning decisions by public bodies and private clients.
