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Kier’s contract will start on 1^st April 2026 and run for up to 14 years. 

Across the Norfolk County Council’s 9,836km road network, 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.

Norfolk’s highways were previously looked after by Tarmac.

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.”

Cllr Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport at Norfolk County Council, said: “Each year we invest over £80m 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.

“So 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. I’m looking forward to welcoming them on board and continuing to build on our strong track record in looking after and upgrading our highways.”

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