Kier, a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, has strengthened its highways portfolio following its appointment to National Highways’ £968m Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction (LCRR) framework.
Kier is one of three contractors appointed to the framework, which will start this month and run for six years from 2026-2032 through RIS3 and the start of RIS4.
The framework enables the delivery of legacy concrete roads reconstruction schemes across the Strategic Road Network (SRN). Legacy concrete roads currently account for approximately 5% of the SRN in England. The framework scope includes:
- Design and construction services for the demolishment of existing pavements, and reconstruction of pavements
- Design and delivery of associated temporary traffic management solutions
- Performing principal designer and principal contractor duties
- Carbon capture recording and reporting
- Recovering, recycling and reusing arisings during the delivery of a scheme - keeping the programme’s carbon footprint to a minimum and contributing to the circular economy
James Birch, managing director for Transportation at Kier Infrastructure, comments:
Securing a place on the Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction framework is testament to the integrated design and build expertise held within our business and we’re pleased to be working with our long-term client, National Highways to deliver these vital works. This appointment allows us to play a key role in delivering essential upgrades to England’s legacy concrete road network, improving the safety and resilience of it for end users. We’ll bring innovative solutions, sustainable practices and collaboration to the schemes, while maximising value for our customer and the communities we work in.
Nick Knorr, head of the National Concrete Roads Programme, said:
The national concrete roads programme is a critical long term strategic programme of renewals for National Highways, ensuring our roads are safe and reliable for drivers, maximising the benefits of this significant investment in the future of England’s motorways and major A roads. By replacing aging concrete roads with modern designs, we’re ensuring smoother, quieter, and more resilient routes for millions of people. Building on the success of recent reconstruction schemes, this next phase will be delivered in partnership with our supply chain, helping us bring lasting improvements to communities and businesses across England.