Aecom awarded major contracts by PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded several contracts, which maximum potential value is US$37.50 million), to US-based Aecom Technology. Under the contracts, with a total potential value of up to US$37.5 million, the company will provide several services including project management, intelligent transportation system, geotechnical investigations and bridge inspection as the lead designer on I-80 (mainline reconstruction) and I-70 (Yukon interchange) in districts 5-0 (Allentow
April 25, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
The 6111 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded several contracts, which maximum potential value is US$37.50 million), to US-based 3525 AECOM Technology.

Under the contracts, with a total potential value of up to US$37.5 million, the company will provide several services including project management, intelligent transportation system, geotechnical investigations and bridge inspection as the lead designer on I-80 (mainline reconstruction) and I-70 (Yukon interchange) in districts 5-0 (Allentown) and 12-0 (Uniontown). In district 6-0 (Philadelphia), the firm will act as program manager. It will be in charge of all interchange geometry analysis and roadway design related to the I-78's interchange with Pennsylvania Route 61 in Hamburg as a major sub-consultant on I-78 in district 5-0.

“We are delighted to partner with PennDOT to support its commitment to increase safety, reliability and mobility across Pennsylvania,” said John M. Dionisio, Aecom chairman and chief executive officer. “By using intelligent solutions to upgrade some of the state’s most important roads, we are proud to be able to contribute to improved travel conditions for residents and visitors.”
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