ConDig (02-Feb-23) Balfour Beatty has landed a $242.35 million design-build contract to revamp Interstate 70 in North Carolina.

Under the deal with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the Dallas, Texas-based contractor will upgrade a 6.4-mile section between the Havelock Bypass and east of Thurman Road in Craven County. 

The project is aimed at improving mobility and military interconnectivity, support economic development and increase safety along the corridor, according to the company.

Balfour Beatty will lead the design and construction of the project’s structures and roadways.

Construction is slated to start late this year, with an expected completion in set for the summer of 2028. 

“Our Southeast region team is honored to leverage our design-build expertise and unique abilities in self-performing structures and roadway scope on another improvement project along Interstate U.S. 70,” said Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty senior vice president of Southeast Civils operations. 

“We look forward to building on our more than 20-year relationship with NCDOT and the opportunity to help the state achieve its long-term transportation needs in its growing communities.”

In June, Balfour Beatty Construction LLC secured a $75 million deal to build a low observable component repair facility at Langley Air Force Base.