The contract commenced this week, with the induction for colleagues taking place on 2 April.
Over 100 employees have been TUPE'd over to Kier from the previous contractor, retaining key expertise and knowledge across the 4,172-mile road network.
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The £225 million contract will run for the next 8 years, with an option to extend for a further 4 years.
The contract marks a new era in Somerset highways maintenance and is a refresh for the service in the area, with an additional focus on reducing the carbon output of the maintenance works and delivering adding value for the community.
