Kier secures Norfolk £700m highways and infrastructure term contract

Kier has been appointed to deliver Norfolk County Council’s £700m highways and infrastructure works term services contract.

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The contract will start on 1 April 2026 for a period of up to 14 years. Across the 9,836km network, Kier will provide surfacing, planned maintenance, bridge and structure schemes and maintenance, temporary works design, surface dressing, and cyclical maintenance such as drainage clearing and grass cutting.

Kier will also support the council’s sustainability initiatives, community engagement and Norfolk’s ambitions for innovation by introducing and embedding new technologies, supporting inclusive growth and promoting active travel.

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 understand the importance of providing a service that leaves a lasting legacy and is also bold and focused on helping local communities to thrive.

“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.”

Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport, said “This is a vital and significant partnership for the county council and, in bidding for the contract, Kier’s commitment to our shared values of quality, innovation, sustainability and delivering social value shone through.”