Kier scoops £700m Norfolk highways upkeep deal

It’ll substitute incumbent upkeep contractor Tarmac within the area overlaying practically 10,000km of roads throughout the county.

The long-term contract, beginning in April 2026, will run for as much as 14 years and contains surfacing, bridge upkeep, drainage, grass reducing, and floor dressing works throughout the community.

Kier will even again Norfolk’s sustainability and innovation targets by way of new know-how, group engagement, and expertise programmes — together with alternatives for care leavers.

James Birch, managing director for highways at Kier Transportation, stated that the deal marked the start of a vastly vital strategic relationship with the council.

“We’ll create native job alternatives, help native SMEs and provide chains, and our service will give attention to innovation and dealing collaboratively to supply a secure, dependable and sustainable highways community for the county,” he added.

Cllr Graham Plant, Norfolk’s cupboard member for highways, stated Kier’s “dedication to high quality, innovation, sustainability and social worth shone by way of” in its bid.

“It is a very important and important partnership for the county council,” he stated. “I’m particularly happy to see that this contract will open doorways for younger folks in Norfolk, together with care leavers.”