MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin's (TSX:
SNC) Atkins business was selected as prime consultant under a
contract for more than $36 million US
to provide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services
for the new Howard Frankland Bridge
in Tampa, Florida. This is one of
the first projects to kick off the Florida Department of
Transportation's (FDOT) historic multi-billion-dollar Tampa Bay
Next program and the largest CEI services contract for Atkins'
business in North America.
"Modern infrastructure is key in improving safety and efficiency
in transportation," said George
Nash, CEO, Atkins, North
America. "Replacing a 58-year-old bridge with a modernized,
multimodal one will help reduce congestion and ease travel, so this
coastal region can continue to thrive in the future. We're proud to
be working with FDOT on this important project."
The new Howard Frankland Bridge
will be an eight-lane bridge crossing Tampa Bay just west of downtown Tampa. With an estimated construction cost of
$814 million US, the new 4.1-mile
span will accommodate four general purpose lanes, four express
lanes (two in each direction) and a shared-use path for bicyclists
and pedestrians. In addition, the two northbound express lanes will
support future rail transit.
Prior to bridge construction, Atkins will provide construction
oversight for interim operational improvements (OI) along I-275
from south of SR 60 to south of Lois Avenue, providing additional
interstate lanes from the north end of the bridge toward downtown
Tampa.
The additional lanes and the new bridge construction will be the
first two projects of the Tampa Bay Next program, FDOT's
comprehensive approach to transportation planning and development
for an integrated, multimodal regional transportation system.
Projects include interstate modernization, regional transit
planning, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as
implementing innovations for an integrated and intelligent
transportation network.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911,
SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and
project management company and a major player in the ownership of
infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's
employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide
comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital
investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction,
sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients
across oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure, clean
power, nuclear and EDPM (engineering design and project
management). On July 3, 2017,
SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected
design, engineering and project management consultancies, which has
been integrated into our
sectors. www.snclavalin.com
SOURCE SNC-Lavalin