Essential construction materials provider Breedon Group plc has been announced as the surfacing contractor for the A47 North Tuddenham to Easton project, where it will lay 195,000 tonnes of asphalt along the new East Anglia road.

The £250 million project, being delivered by Galliford Try for National Highways, involves constructing a new 9km dual carriageway between Norwich and Dereham. The scheme is aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion for road users in the region.

Breedon's Surfacing Solutions team will deliver and lay the 195,000 tonnes of asphalt, with their works scheduled for completion in April 2027.

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Crucially, all the asphalt will be supplied from Breedon's nearby Longwater Asphalt plant, located just five miles from the site. This short haul distance is expected to significantly boost the project's carbon reduction goals through reduced material transport. This follows Breedon's recent announcement of a £3.5 million upgrade to the Norfolk plant, which positioned it to support major regional infrastructure projects.

Ed Thompson, Breedon Surfacing Solutions General Manager for England and Wales, commented: "With our Longwater site so close to Tuddenham, this is a great example of how local capability combined with national strength can deliver projects more efficiently and sustainably."

Breedon is enhancing efficiency and safety on site by using GPS technology and a dedicated eight-person surfacing crew, which reduces the number of operatives required. The project aligns with Breedon's commitment to 'Making a Material Difference' by investing in sustainable UK infrastructure.