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Horseshoe project, US

24th May 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Horseshoe project, Dallas, US.

Client
Texas Department of Transport (TxDOT).

Project Description
The Horseshoe project aims to improve the mobility along the I-30 and I-35E corridor near downtown Dallas’ central business district. The proposed project includes the design upgrade of the corridor, the replacement of the I-30 and I-35E bridges over the Trinity river, the construction of additional lanes and the Margaret McDermott bridges.

Value
$798-million.

Duration
Construction is expected to be completed in 2017.

Latest Developments
Pegasus Link Constructors, a joint venture (JV) comprising Fluor Enterprises and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, has been awarded the contract for the design, construction and potential maintenance of the Horseshoe project.

The Fluor-led JV was selected as best value proposer for the project by the TxDOT at the end of 2012. Along with the signing of the contract, the JV received a notice to proceed (NTP) with the design phase. The construction NTP is expected shortly. The JV’s scope of work includes the I-30 from Sylvan avenue to the I-35E from north of Eighth street to the north of the I-30/I-35E interchange, and the construction of a fully designed Santiago Calatrava signature bridge.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pegasus Link Constructors (design, construction and maintenance).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
TxDOT, tel +1 214 320 6100.
Fluor media relations, Keith Stephens, tel +1 469 398 7624.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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