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| Aecom jv to manage the widening of New Jersey Turnpike A joint venture of Aecom, Greenman-Pedersen and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Joint Venture) has executed a $164-million agreement with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to provide construction management services for the Interchange 6 to 9 Widening Program (Program). The Program, which has a total value of $2.5 billion, is designed to improve safety and reduce congestion by adding 170 lane miles to the New Jersey Turnpike. Work will occur along approximately 34 miles of the highway between Interchanges 6 and 9 in central New Jersey. The roadway will be widened from six to 12 lanes between Interchanges 6 and 8A and from 11 to 12 lanes between Interchanges 8A and 9. There will be significant modifications constructed at five interchanges, 6, 7, 7A, 8 and 8A. The Joint Venture will provide construction management services for the entire program and will provide construction supervision for 18 of the 26 planned construction contracts. A comprehensive staff of field project managers, resident engineers, field engineers, office engineers and construction inspectors will provide project controls, cost estimating, risk management, scheduling and inspection services for this important Program. The Program includes complex, multi-level interchange construction, numerous local bridge overcrossing replacements, extensive earthwork and paving operations, and major improvements to existing drainage, utilities, electrical, lighting, fiber, overhead signage, and sound barrier systems. The Program, which is expected to be completed in 2014, is a centerpiece of New Jersey's economic stimulus plan and will be primarily funded through bonds issued by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority as a result of its recently implemented toll increase. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |