GRAHAM has been appointed to National Highways’ £968 million Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction (LCRR) framework, securing a place on one of the most significant highways programmes in the UK.
The six-year framework, which began in February this year, will support the reconstruction of legacy concrete roads across the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in England. GRAHAM is one of three contractors appointed to the framework.
GRAHAM’s appointment to the framework reflects its strong and established relationship with National Highways, built through the successful delivery of projects across the Regional Delivery Partnership. This includes the Lot 2 framework for the South East and East of England – a significant highways improvement programme aimed at enhancing safety and reducing congestion across the SRN.
Legacy concrete roads currently account for approximately five per cent of the SRN, and the programme represents a major investment in enhancing the safety, resilience and long-term performance of these critical national assets.
The framework will enable the delivery of comprehensive design and construction services, including the demolition of existing pavements and full pavement reconstruction, alongside the design and implementation of associated temporary traffic management solutions.
As part of its appointment, GRAHAM will undertake both principal designer and principal contractor duties, while also leading on carbon capture recording and reporting. A strong emphasis will be placed on recovering, recycling and reusing materials generated during works, ensuring schemes are delivered with a reduced carbon footprint and contribute meaningfully to the circular economy.
Stephen Hill, Managing Director – Civil Engineering at GRAHAM, said:
“This appointment to the Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction framework is a landmark achievement for GRAHAM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise in delivering complex, large-scale highways infrastructure.
“Our teams bring decades of experience, and we are proud to be entrusted with a role that will help shape the future resilience of England’s Strategic Road Network. The scale and ambition of this programme align with our commitment to engineering excellence, innovation and carbon reduction.
“We look forward to working collaboratively with National Highways and our partners to deliver lasting improvements that will benefit road users and communities for generations to come.”