Kier has been appointed to deliver Norfolk County Council's £700m highways and infrastructure works term services contract.
Designed to ensure that the 9,836km network is maintained to the highest standards, future-proofed and is resilient to climate change, the new contract will start on 1 April 2026 and run for up to 14 years.
During the run of this contract, Kier will provide surfacing, planned maintenance, bridge and structure schemes and maintenance, temporary works design, surface dressing, and cyclical maintenance, including drainage cleansing and grass cutting.
It also plans to support the council's sustainability initiatives, community engagement and Norfolk's ambitions for innovation. Including embedding new technologies, promoting active travel and supporting inclusive growth.
One aspect the Kier highlighted was that the contract allows it to provide opportunities for local employment and skills development, as well as programmes designed to support those leaving care.
James Birch, managing director for Highways at Kier Transportation, said: ‘This appointment marks the beginning of a hugely important strategic relationship between Kier Transportation and Norfolk County Council.
‘We will create local job opportunities, support local SMEs and supply chains, and our service will focus on innovation and working collaboratively to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable highways network for the county.'
Councillor Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport at Norfolk County Council, said: ‘Each year we invest over £80 million to maintain and improve Norfolk's transport networks, and I'm proud of the work we do and the results we achieve. Norfolk has topped the National Highways and Transport public satisfaction survey for two years running, and our focus on preventative treatment has been recognised nationally as an effective way to keep roads in a good condition.
‘I am especially pleased to see that this contract will open doors for young people in Norfolk, including care leavers. This is a fantastic example of how our partnerships can make a real difference for some of our most vulnerable young people.'
