The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has selected Jacobs and design-build contractor McCourt Construction to deliver the Natick Bridge Replacement and Interchange Improvements Project at Routes 27 and 9 in the US.
The project will introduce the state鈥檚 first diverging diamond interchange to the state, which is expected to enhance safety and reduce congestion in a Boston suburb.
Jacobs, serving as a lead designer, will manage the transformation of the Route 27 bridge in Natick by replacing it with a pair of new single-span bridges, along with a separate bridge designed specifically for pedestrians and cyclists.
The interchange design aims to eliminate left turns and reduce vehicle-to-vehicle accidents by as much as 50%.
The project also includes the creation of new bike and pedestrian facilities.
Jacobs stated that it will utilise its StreetLight mobility analytics platform to support data-driven decision making throughout the project.
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By GlobalDataThis platform is claimed to be designed to help minimise traffic disruptions during construction and to guide the strategic addition of shared-use paths that improve access to schools, transit, and employers in the region.
The project is forecast for completion by mid-2030.
Jacobs executive vice-president Katus Watson said: 鈥淭he Natick Bridge Replacement, a first-of-its-kind interchange in Massachusetts, exemplifies how infrastructure and data solutions together deliver lasting societal benefits.鈥澛�
鈥淯sing insights from our StreetLight platform, we鈥檒l keep traffic moving while delivering an innovative interchange design that improves safety and strengthens community connectivity.鈥�
Jacobs, which employs approximately 45,000 people, offers end-to-end services across various sectors, including transportation, where it provides advisory, consulting, planning, design, programme, and life cycle management services.
Last month, Jacobs was chosen to provide master-planning, schematic design, and owner鈥檚 engineer services for PsiQuantum’s utility-scale quantum computer facility in Brisbane, Australia.
