Illinois Department of Transportation Awards Bowman-Lochner Team I-80 Corridor Improvement Project in Will County

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to manage a $1.2 billion project to improve I-80, a vital interstate now over 50 years old. The initiative includes rehabilitating over 30 bridges to alleviate congestion for approximately 80,000 daily vehicles. The Bowman-Lochner team boasts significant experience in corridor management and engineering, ensuring timely project delivery. The contract value is still pending finalization but signifies a strong partnership in enhancing roadway infrastructure in Joliet and Will County.

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• Selected by IDOT for a substantial $1.2 billion infrastructure project.
• Plans to rehabilitate over 30 bridges and improve roadway congestion.
• Bowman-Lochner team possesses extensive experience in corridor management and engineering.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“Bowman”) and its teaming partner H.W. Lochner, Inc. (“Lochner”) have been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) to provide construction corridor management for improvements to I-80, one of the country’s three coast-to-coast interstates.

This $1.2 billion project, made possible by the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, will improve roadway infrastructure that is more than 50 years old, rehabilitate over 30 bridges, and reduce congestion through redesigned auxiliary lanes and interchanges. This 16-mile corridor through Joliet and Will County carries approximately 80,000 vehicles a day.

The Bowman-Lochner team provides a unique combination of corridor management and IDOT Phase III engineering experience, and a solid track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget for the State of Illinois.

“We have played a key role in delivering many high truck and traffic volume interstate corridor improvements in northeast Illinois, and thoroughly understand all the challenges in delivering a corridor project of this magnitude,” said Mike Hannemann, Bowman senior vice president.

Comprised of several former agency executive level engineers and a deep pool of top staff talent with intimate knowledge in program delivery and IDOT procedures, the Bowman-Lochner team provides IDOT with exceptional construction engineering and corridor management services. Additional team members include GSG Consultants, Inc., Images, Inc., Peralte-Clark, LLC, Program Management & Control Services, LLC, Princeton Technical Services, Inc. and Tecma Associates, Inc. In accordance with IDOT requirements, the contract value, which will be finalized in the coming weeks, is not publicly disclosed.

About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman): Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment. With over 1,500 employees and more than 60 offices throughout the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, geomatics, survey, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com or investors.bowman.com.

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Source: Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

FAQ

What major project has Bowman Consulting Group been selected for in Illinois?

Bowman has been selected to manage a $1.2 billion project aimed at improving I-80.

What are the expected benefits of the I-80 project managed by Bowman?

The project aims to rehabilitate over 30 bridges and reduce congestion for approximately 80,000 vehicles daily.

Which department awarded the project to Bowman Consulting Group?

The project was awarded by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

What is the significance of the I-80 project for Bowman Consulting Group investors?

The project represents a significant business opportunity, potentially enhancing revenue and growth.

When is the contract value for the I-80 project expected to be finalized?

The contract value will be finalized in the coming weeks, but current details are not publicly disclosed.