PB wins on-call contract for Detroit-Chicago high speed rail project

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDoT) has awarded an on-call contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff for construction services in support of the agency’s efforts to implement accelerated rail services along a high-speed rail corridor between Pontiac/Detroit and Chicago.
August 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The 1688 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDoT) has awarded an on-call contract to 4983 Parsons Brinckerhoff for construction services in support of the agency’s efforts to implement accelerated rail services along a high-speed rail corridor between Pontiac/Detroit and Chicago.

The contract calls for Pb to assist MDoT in overseeing the railroad construction upgrade programme. The effort is expected to include construction engineering, inspection, office technician work, and general project management services.

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