I-66 Project Named Innovation of the Year
The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project was named the 2023 Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project of the Year in the Innovation of the Year category by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The nation’s oldest transportation-related construction group recognized the innovative partnership between I-66 Express Mobility Partners, FAM Construction, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The announcement was made at ARTBA’s 35th annual P3s In Transportation conference. The Innovation of the Year award recognizes projects and organizations which demonstrate outstanding achievement in establishing, delivering, and operating P3 transportation projects in the United States.
The $3.7-billion multi-modal Transform 66 mega-project – among the largest P3 infrastructure projects in the US this century – won the competitive annual award for its innovative methods throughout the procurement and construction phases. Construction of the Transform 66 project is slated to be fully complete by the end of the summer of 2023.
“It’s a pleasure to accept this prestigious award on behalf of the entire Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project team,” said Nancy H. Smith, Director of Corporate Affairs for I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP). “We believe there are tremendous value propositions in the P3 partnership between EMP and VDOT, and we thank ARTBA for recognizing that value.”
Transform 66 Outside the Beltway entails 12 rebuilt interchanges, two new park-and-ride lots, the 66 Parallel Trail and connected shared-use paths, additional transportation infrastructure improvements, and the design, building, funding, operation, and maintenance (DBFOM) of the 22.5-mile 66 Express Outside the Beltway managed-toll facility.
Bruce & Merrilees performed all highway electrical work on the dynamically tolled roadway, which includes two new express lanes between the I-495 Capital Beltway and Gainesville, VA, in western Prince William County. The express lanes feature dedicated entrance and exit ramps and 27 electronic toll gantries for automated cashless payments.
