Granite has secured a substantial $111m contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for a significant infrastructure overhaul in Salt Lake City, US.
The project, which is to be included in Granite's second-quarter committed and awarded projects, will be funded by both UDOT and federal sources.
The project, known as the Interstate 215 (I-215); State Route 201 (SR-201) to North Temple project, will involve the rehabilitation of three miles of I-215 and 12 miles of ramps for SR-201, California Avenue, and I-80.
Additionally, 22 bridges will undergo extensive rehabilitation.
Key elements of the project include the 'rubblisation' of existing Portland cement concrete pavement and overlaying it with 175,000 tons (t) of highly modified hot mix-asphalt (HMHMA).
The project also entails pothole patching, hydrodemolition, and structural deck replacements across 22 bridges, with 18 deck replacements, ten of which will be executed via hydrodemolition and eight through standard removal and replacement.
Moreover, the installation of 22,000 linear feet of storm drain and ramp metering at California Avenue are part of the project's scope.
The necessary 175,000t of HMHMA and an additional 5,000t of temporary HMA required for the project will be supplied by Granite's Walker Hot Plant.
The commencement of construction is anticipated to begin next month, with a projected completion date of November 2026.
Granite regional operations vice-president Jason Klaumann said: “This project is multifaceted, encompassing a diverse array of components that span strategic planning, creative development, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.
"It will keep Granite’s paving and structure crews busy through the winter [late 2025] and into the fall of 2026, further strengthening the company’s relationship with UDOT and positioning Granite as a key player in future large bid-build projects."
In another development, the company secured an $80m road upgrade contract from the Texas Department of Transportation in Forney, Texas, US, this April. The improvements are expected to increase traffic capacity.
