Name of the Project
North Carolina highway projects.
Location
North Carolina, in the US.
Client
North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Project Description
The project comprises two contracts.
The first contract will widen the I-77 and I-40, in Iredell County, from four lanes to eight for about 11.91 km.
It also involves improving the system connection by designing and building a partial turbine interchange.
The second contract involves extending the Triangle Expressway from US 401 to I-40 in the Wake and Johnston counties, part of the Complete 540 project to improve the highway system in Raleigh, the state capital.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
The contract for widening the I-77 and I-40 is valued at $260-million.
The US 401 to I-40 extension project is estimated at $143-million.
Duration
The widening of interstates 77 and 40 is slated to begin in about mid-2019 and be completed by late 2022.
Latest Developments
Lane, a subsidiary of the Salini Impregilo Group, has won the two highway contracts.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Salini Impregilo Group (I-77 and I40 and US 401 to I-40).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
North Caroline Department of Transportation communications office, tel +1 919707 2660.