Council approves new £600m highways contract

Highways Work

Following a tendering process, Cheshire East Council has awarded a new contract to manage its highways service across the borough.

The new £600m contact to deliver highways services for up to15 years has gone to Ringway Jacobs, who has been responsible for the council's highways services since 2011.

Ringway Jacobs will continue to be responsible for the management of the borough's 1,677 miles of roads, 1,100 miles of footways and 372 miles of cycleways, together with assets that include bridges, street lighting, drainage and signage – assets valued at £5bn.

Councillor Glen Williams, deputy cabinet member for environment, said: "This new contract with Ringway Jacobs will better meet the needs of our residents and road users, whether it is gritting in the winter months or road repairs and resurfacing work during the better weather.

"We have an extensive urban and rural road network and the demands on our service are understandably severe at times.

"I am confident that this new contract will ensure we continue to deliver the highest possible standard of service throughout Cheshire East and deliver value for money for our residents and businesses."

Mike O'Neill, managing director of Ringway Jacobs, said: "We are delighted to be chosen to continue as Cheshire East Council's partner for highways services. We look forward to building on our current relationship to deliver the very best outcomes for the residents and businesses in Cheshire East."

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Cheshire East Council, Ringway Jacobs
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