£179m contract awarded to maintain Yorkshire’s roads network

Highways England has awarded a multi-million pound contract to help maintain a safe, reliable and resilient road network for drivers in Yorkshire and Humber.

The Maintenance and Response (M&R) contract, which starts in June 2021, has been awarded to Amey Highways.

It will be responsible for maintenance, repairing defects, responding to emergency incidents and providing severe weather services on some of the region’s busiest routes.

Amey Highways will also oversee the operation of the 10 motorway maintenance depots in Yorkshire and Humber.

The contract is worth up to £179m and is set to run for up to eight years.

Richard Marshall, Highways England regional director for Yorkshire and the North East, said: “Our roads are among the safest in the world and partnerships like this will help maintain high standards.

“By strengthening our ties with the supply chain who carry out maintenance and respond to incidents we can work more effectively, identify innovative ways of working and provide drivers with the best possible quality of service.

“We’re delighted to welcome Amey Highways to our Yorkshire asset delivery community.

“We already have a good relationship with them thanks to our partnership work in other regions, and this latest collaboration can only enhance our regional expertise.”

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