Skanska Lands $450M Contract for Rebuilding Lindsay C. Warren Bridge in North Carolina

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a $450 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to rebuild the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge in Columbia, North Carolina. The new bridge, featuring a fixed-span, high-rise design, will be built north of the current bridge and will enhance access for eastern North Carolina. It will improve traffic flow by eliminating mechanical delays, support both marine and vehicular traffic, and include essential safety features. Construction is set to begin in January 2025, with completion expected in April 2030.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has been awarded a $450 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to rebuild the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge in Columbia, North Carolina. The project, valued at approximately SEK 4.9 billion, will be included in the company’s US order bookings for the first quarter of 2025.

The new bridge will feature a fixed-span, high-rise design and will be located just north of the existing 4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) bridge. It is set to serve as a key access point for North Carolina’s eastern counties, eliminating delays caused by mechanical issues. The design will facilitate smooth flow for both marine and vehicular traffic, ensuring uninterrupted travel. The bridge will include two travel lanes, breakdown lanes on either side, ample clearance over the navigation channel, and safety railings for added security.

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2025, with the project expected to be completed by April 2030.

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