A Notts-based construction group has picked up a £36 million contract to oversee road repairs and road maintenance across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Thomas Bow City Asphalt has secured the four year framework contract with the city and county councils, becoming principal contractor on the work.
It has seen the firm take on 19 new members of staff.
The business, which is based in Middleton Street, Nottingham, will be responsible for more than 3,000 miles of roadways, delivering everything from traffic management to road marking, road planning and surfacing.
The family firm is headed up by Alistair Bow, sixth generation managing director, and fellow directors Alex Gardner, John Allen and David Wilkinson.
It specialises in highways and infrastructure projects throughout the 海角视频, working with the private and public sector.
High-profile clients include Birmingham Airport, the NEC Birmingham, Bentley Motors and racetracks including Donington Park in Leicestershire, Snetterton, Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Cadwell Park.
The business is also a framework contractor on highway maintenance projects with local authorities across the country.
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Alistair Bow said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council as it’s not only a really significant contract but the work really complements our stronghold across the East Midlands.
“The framework win has also allowed us to take on a further two surfacing teams – a total of 19 full time roles – as well as invest in new equipment such as pavers and vehicles.
“As a firm, we have extensive experience working across the Midlands and Yorkshire, so this appointment will help boost the work we’re already doing in the region.
“We’ve had an excellent few years here at Thomas Bow – from our 150th anniversary in 2017 to securing a Highway England framework win via a joint venture with Breedon Southern Limited in 2018. This contract provides a great support to 2019.”
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A Leicestershire County Council spokeswoman said: “The maintenance and upkeep of our roads is a vitally important aspect of the work delivered by the county council.
“From pothole repairs to resurfacing, we’re responsible for more than 2,500 miles of roads.
“Ensuring the extensive road network runs smoothly is no mean feat and requires a large degree of co-ordination and flexibility.
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“Carriageway repairs require quick solutions to make sure the impact on the travelling public is minimal.
“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Thomas Bow City Asphalt to provide carriageway patching and repairs across the county, while, at the same time, ensuring that we’re delivering value for money for the council taxpayer.”
Thomas Bow has worked on some of the East Midlands’ most distinguished landmarks as well as its transport systems.
Recent projects include the Lincoln Transport Hub and the £10 million contract to surface the second phase of the Nottingham tram system.