Highways Awards: Sustainable Project of the Year finalists

We’re proud to have been named as finalists for Sustainable Project of the Year at the Highways Awards, alongside our partners Norfolk County Council, Roadtechs and SPL.

For more than a decade, Norfolk County Council, Roadtechs, SPL and Norse Group have worked together with a shared commitment to more sustainable, preventative highway maintenance. By focusing on early intervention, the partnership is helping to extend asset life, reduce potholes and defects, minimise disruption and lower the environmental impact of maintaining the highway network.

Since the programme began, more than 270km of carriageway has been rejuvenated using Reclamite, a surface treatment that restores ageing asphalt, improves flexibility and durability, extends road life and reduces the need for carbon-intensive resurfacing.

The Sustainable Project of the Year award recognises the rejuvenation of the A1066, delivered in June 2025. Carrying more than 17,700 vehicles every day, a 9km section of the route was identified for a long-term maintenance programme. Following the in-situ stabilisation of 4km of the route delivered by SPL in 2020, Norfolk County Council introduced a continuous rejuvenation programme to prevent deterioration and extend the life of the asset.

In less than five hours, the partners treated 70,467m² of carriageway using Reclamite, generating just 2.31 tonnes of CO₂e and producing zero waste. Two tankers operated simultaneously under a full road closure, moving away from the traditional single-lane closure approach. This accelerated delivery, improved safety and allowed the road to reopen the same day, minimising disruption for road users.

The results demonstrate the value of taking a whole-life approach to highway asset management. Across the A1066 scheme, the combined stabilisation and rejuvenation strategy has already delivered 505.6 tonnes of CO₂e savings, with a further 711 tonnes forecast. It is also expected to save £3.7 million over the asset’s lifetime, while significantly reducing the need for reactive maintenance.

Without intervention, the route would likely have required major works, including an estimated 11-week closure and 26km diversion. Instead, proactive maintenance has helped preserve the carriageway and avoid the disruption, cost and carbon associated with more extensive intervention. The road is now expected to remain in good condition without further treatment for at least five years.

We look forward to attending the Highways Awards 2026 and celebrating the achievements of our industry with our partners, clients and colleagues.