Purple Line project, US
Name and Location
Purple Line project, Maryland, US.
Client
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).
Project Description
Located in the Washington metropolitan region, the Purple Line project includes 21 stations along a 26 km alignment through the counties of Montgomery and Prince George.
The project will extend from Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County to New Carrollton, Maryland, in Prince George’s County.
This new line will provide connections for several existing transit providers and improve mobility to major economic and job centres, as well as the University of Maryland, in College Park.
The project aims to support community revitalisation and transit-orientated development along the corridor.
Value
$2-billion.
Duration
Construction is expected to start later this year, with passenger service scheduled for early 2022.
Latest Developments
Purple Line Transit Constructors, comprising Fluor Enterprises, the Lane Construction Corporation, Traylor Bros and subcontractor Atkins North America, has been appointed as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Purple Line project.
Following construction, Purple Line Transit Operators, a Fluor-led team comprising Fluor Enterprises, Alternate Concepts and CAF USA, will provide 30 years of operations and maintenance services.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Purple Line Transit Constructors (design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Purple Line project) and Purple Line Transit Operators (operations and maintenance services).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
MTA Purple Line project team, tel +1 443 451 3706 or email outreach@purplelinemd.com.
Purple Line Transit Partners, tel +1 301 219 0917.
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