VPRA Awards $414MM Contract to FlatironDragados-Herzog JV for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
An artist concept of the Franconia-Springfield Bypass.
Courtesy of FlatironDragados
RICHMOND, Va. - FlatironDragados and joint venture partner Herzog were awarded a $414 million contract from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, or VPRA.
In a press release from FlatironDragados, the project is a 1.5-mile passenger railroad track that has more than a half-mile-long rail flyover bypass bridge that will cross over existing CSX tracks. The project will allow for reduced congestion between Fredericksburg, Virginia and Washington, D.C., a notable area of congestion. Construction will begin this month with an expected completion date in 2029.
The project is in collaboration with other railroads and agencies in the area. In the Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland area, there is the joint venture with Skanska for the $1 billion Long Bridge North project, the Susquehanna River Bridge project, a $421 million I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension, a $4.3 billion Hampton Roads Bridge & Tunnel Expansion project, and Airfield improvement projects at Dulles International Airport.
FlatironDragados Executive Vice President Jim Schneiderman said, “We are excited for the opportunity to begin construction on Franconia-Springfield Bypass project in collaboration with VPRA and our construction partner Herzog. This partnership leverages expertise developed on projects throughout North America. . . This project will provide safer, more efficient rail service by reducing congestion and improving reliability. As construction begins, our team will continue to collaborate with VPRA and other stakeholders to identify innovative solutions to challenges as we transform rail infrastructure in this key market.”
Herzog Executive Vice President Scott Norman said, “Herzog is proud to be working alongside our JV partner FlatironDragados to construct the VPRA Franconia-Springfield Bypass project along with our partners at VPRA. . . We welcome this opportunity and look forward to bringing this project in on time and on budget. Congratulation[s] to the entire team reaching this milestone.”
