SEA - 5th March 2007

Carillion awarded 20-year M40 contract worth £100m

Support services and construction company Carillion has won a 20-year contract for the maintenance of the M40 between the M25 and Warwick, worth around £100 million.

The contract has been awarded by UK Highways, which has a 30-year concession with the Highways Agency to operate and maintain this sector of the M40. Carillion has been the maintenance provider for the first 10 years of the concession.

The new contract includes network management, safety inspections, cyclical and routine maintenance, accident and emergency response, third party claims and Winter maintenance.

Carillion's chief executive John McDonough said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this enhanced and extended contract, which further strengthens our portfolio of long-term road maintenance contracts. This will enable us to continue to build on the investment we have made in providing a high quality service for road users."

For further information contact John Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs: 01902 316384.