AECOM announced today that it was awarded several contracts with a total potential value of up to US$37.5 million by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to provide design solutions for repairing corridors and upgrading infrastructure on several Pennsylvania interstates.
\nAs the lead designer on I-70 (Yukon Interchange) and I-80 (Mainline Reconstruction) in districts 12-0 (Uniontown) and 5-0 (Allentown), AECOM will provide services that include impact studies of all improvements; interchange reconfigurations; bridge inspection; permitting plans; geotechnical investigations; project management; roadway, bridge and geotechnical design; public involvement; pavement reconstruction; bridge widening and replacement; retaining wall design; Intelligent Transportation Systems support; and public outreach, among many other multi-disciplinary tasks.<\/p>\n
As a major sub-consultant on I-78, also in district 5-0, AECOM will be responsible for all roadway design and interchange geometry analysis associated with I-78\u2019s interchange with Pennsylvania Route 61 in Hamburg.<\/p>\n
AECOM will also act as program manager in district 6-0 (Philadelphia), responsible for day-to-day activities associated with the reconstruction on I-95 and its interchange with the Betsy Ross Bridge. This more than US$500-million reconstruction project involves significant engineering, environmental and public involvement coordination.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to partner with PennDOT to support its commitment to increase safety, reliability and mobility across Pennsylvania,\u201d said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer.\u00a0 \u201cBy using intelligent solutions to upgrade some of the state\u2019s most important roads, we are proud to be able to contribute to improved travel conditions for residents and visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n
About AECOM Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue.\u00a0 Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.\u00a0 Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. \u00a0AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.<\/i><\/p>\n NR 13-0406<\/p>\n Source: AECOM Technology Corporation<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/p>\n Paul Dickard<\/p>\n Vice President, External Communications<\/p>\n 646-432-8473<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>AECOM\u00a0is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.\u00a0 With approximately 45,000 employees around the world,\u00a0AECOM\u00a0is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.\u00a0 AECOM\u00a0provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments.\u00a0 A\u00a0Fortune 500<\/i>\u00a0company,\u00a0AECOM\u00a0serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of\u00a0$8.2\u00a0billion during the 12 months ended Dec.\u00a031, 2012.\u00a0 More information on\u00a0AECOM\u00a0and its services can be found at aecom.com\/taiwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n