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’s 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: “The Natick Bridge Replacement, a first-of-its-kind interchange in Massachusetts, exemplifies how infrastructure and data solutions together deliver lasting societal benefits.”
“Using insights from our StreetLight platform, we’ll keep traffic moving while delivering an innovative interchange design that improves safety and strengthens community connectivity.”
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’s engineer services for PsiQuantum’s utility-scale quantum computer facility in Brisbane, Australia.
