Tarmac secures framework contract for North and Mid Wales strategic trunk roads
Tarmac has secured a framework contract with the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) to maintain the strategic network across the region.
NMWTRA manages over 680 miles of the strategic trunk roads in North and Mid Wales including four A55 tunnels on behalf of the Welsh Government.
The two-year deal with the option of a further two 12-month extensions will see Tarmac maintain roads across Wrexham, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Powys and Ceredigion.
The framework deal will also enable Tarmac to bid for improvement projects on the A55 North Wales Expressway, an 87-mile route connecting the coastal town of Holyhead in Anglesey to Chester in England.
Tarmac will draw on its extensive network of Welsh asphalt plants including Dolyhir in Presteigne to provide on-demand, regional access to Welsh materials while supporting local jobs and boosting SME supply chains.
Neil Carrick, Commercial Manager – Contracting Midlands at Tarmac, said: “We look forward to further developing our successful relationship with NMWTRA and working collaboratively to minimise disruption and prioritise the safety of operatives and road users.
“As part of the contract delivery, we will draw on our extensive network of Welsh quarries and plants to secure local jobs and also create thriving supply chains which drive social and economic value.”
Tarmac’s bid was strengthened by the company’s commitment to recycled materials, with NMWTRA representatives visiting Dolyhir to learn more about the plant’s recycled asphalt pavement capabilities.
Mark Jones, Commercial and Contracts Manager at NMWTRA, said, “Upgrading regional roads provides a double benefit to Welsh communities. Not only does it ensure a safe, high-quality and reliable network for the hundreds of thousands of residents across North and Mid Wales but also helps to support the local job market.
“Developing strong relationships with partners like Tarmac is key to our vision of operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner while delivering a road network that Wales can be proud of.”