Eurovia’s work on I-485 in Charlotte involves adding a 26km express toll lane in each direction as well as a free high-occupancy-vehicle lane. The project aims to improve traffic conditions on the highway, which is used by 146,000 vehicles/day and suffers severe congestion at peak periods, adding to delays for drivers. The route runs around the city of Charlotte, connecting with I-85 and I-77 as they pass through the city, as well as a number of other state routes.
Eurovia has also won a contract in Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, with the work including widening a 4km section of road to six lanes.
Work on both projects is due to for completion in 2022.
Eurovia wins US road contracts in North Carolina
Eurovia has won two major road contracts in the US worth a total of US$480 million. A subsidiary of the French company Vinci Construction, Eurovia will work on design-and-build contracts that will help improve two road corridors in North Carolina.
Eurovia’s work on I-485 in Charlotte involves adding a 26km express toll lane in each direction as well as a free high-occupancy-vehicle lane. The project aims to improve traffic conditions on the highway, which is used by 146,000 vehicles/day and suffers severe
Road Structures / November 2, 2018