{"id":8490,"date":"2025-10-15T14:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=8490"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:47:01","slug":"kier-scoops-700m-norfolk-highways-upkeep-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/kier-scoops-700m-norfolk-highways-upkeep-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Kier scoops \u00a3700m Norfolk highways upkeep deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kier has secured a \u00a3700m deal to deliver Norfolk County Council\u2019s new highways and infrastructure works contract.<\/p>\n<p>It will replace incumbent maintenance contractor Tarmac in the region covering nearly 10,000km of roads across the county.<\/p>\n<p>The long-term contract, starting in April 2026, will run for up to 14 years and includes surfacing, bridge maintenance, drainage, grass cutting, and surface dressing works across the network.<\/p>\n<p>Kier will also back Norfolk\u2019s sustainability and innovation goals through new technology, community engagement, and skills programmes \u2014 including opportunities for care leavers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"492636\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwinchmorebrickwork.co.uk%2Fabout-us%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WINChMORE_JOBS_MPU.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>James Birch, managing director for highways at Kier Transportation, said that the deal marked the beginning of a hugely important strategic relationship with the council.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Cllr Graham Plant, Norfolk\u2019s cabinet member for highways, said Kier\u2019s \u201ccommitment to quality, innovation, sustainability and social value shone through\u201d in its bid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a vital and significant partnership for the county council,\u201d he said. \u201cI am especially pleased to see that this contract will open doors for young people in Norfolk, including care leavers.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"501391\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ivorking.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Construction Enquirer IK Advert V4.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"462809\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vpgroundforce.com%2Fgb%2Fpipe-stoppers%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stoppers SS PTS MPU Ad 300_250px.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/9xnOA5W<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kier has secured a \u00a3700m deal to deliver Norfolk County Council\u2019s new highways and infrastructure works contract. It will replace incumbent maintenance contractor Tarmac in the region covering nearly 10,000km of roads across the county. 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