Jan 6 2010
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that a joint venture which it leads has been awarded a US$18-million contract by the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors for the Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement project. The authorization covers the construction management consultant services for early action elements of a planned 7.5-year assignment, valued at approximately US$94 million overall.
The AECOM-STV joint venture will provide construction management services for the estimated US$1.7-billion project that will replace the two-track, 99-year-old Portal Bridge swing span over the Hackensack River on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. Two new two-track and three-track fixed bridges will replace the existing structure, on the busiest section of passenger rail mainline in North America.
“This important infrastructure project allows more capacity and service reliability for the growing number of rail travelers between New Jersey and New York City,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. “We are excited by the opportunity to support New Jersey Transit’s efforts to enhance this vital transportation link.”
Early construction is expected to begin during late spring 2010. The replacement bridges are slated for completion in 2017.
Source: http://www.aecom.com/