ConDig (27-Feb-24).  Texas-based civil contractor Sterling Infrastructure has secured two highway upgrade projects in Nevada totaling $78 million.

Under the deal with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Sterling said it’s Road and Highway Builders, LLC (RHB) subsidiary landed the $49 million Lohantan project. The scheme involves 17 miles of highway widening and reconstruction, new bridge construction, and new drainage systems. 

RHB will operate a portable asphalt plant and aggregate crushing plant on site, with the project set to kick off in late February and completion set for later this year.

It also drove off with the $29 million Tonopah project, which involves 15 miles of highway widening and reconstruction and new water and sewer facilities for the town of Tonopah. 

The project is set to start in March and is also slated for completion later this year.

”We are pleased to have been selected by NDOT for these key projects, which align with our strategic aggregate pit locations in Nevada,” said Joe Cutillo, Sterling’s CEO. 

“RHB’s longstanding relationship with NDOT positions us well to participate in the proactive, multi-year infrastructure upgrade programs in the state.”