Parsons Brinckerhoff is working on a key project in North Carolina

Parsons Brinckerhoff is now working with Blythe Construction on a US$69 million project for the Salem Creek Connector in Winston-Salem. The deal was awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the two companies are handling the design and construction for a 1.7km section of four-lane highway on US52, which includes concrete pavement widening work. The project includes a new diverging diamond interchange and eight new bridges, including two railroad bridges. The new roadway is red
May 7, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
2693 Parsons Brinckerhoff is now working with 3343 Blythe Construction on a US$69 million project for the Salem Creek Connector in Winston-Salem. The deal was awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the two companies are handling the design and construction for a 1.7km section of four-lane highway on US52, which includes concrete pavement widening work.  The project includes a new diverging diamond interchange and eight new bridges, including two railroad bridges. The new roadway is reduce congestion, improve safety for pedestrians and motorists, and also improve connectivity to Winston-Salem. As the lead designer, Parsons Brinckerhoff is responsible for administration of the design portion of the contract, as well as coordination with all stakeholders.  Services to be provided include design of the roadway, interchange, structures, drainage, traffic signals, and ITS systems, as well as development of a traffic control plan.  Construction will begin in November 2013 with completion anticipated in November 2015.

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