Granite has secured a contract to provide preconstruction services for the future Interstate 80 (I-80) East Widening Project.
The preconstruction services agreement, valued at US$ 19 million, was awarded by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). Granite’s selection as the inaugural Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contractor follows its earlier role as the state’s first CMAR contractor in 2012.
“The PDB process enables NDOT and Granite to work together from the earliest phases of design, allowing the team to refine alternatives, optimise sequencing, and fully leverage Granite’s integrated construction and materials capabilities,” NDOT chief of project management division Nick Johnson said.
“This collaborative model is expected to maximise schedule efficiency, cost certainty, and project performance for all stakeholders.”
Preconstruction activities are expected to begin in February 2026, with construction beginning in the third quarter of 2027 and completion in the summer of 2031.
“For more than four decades, Granite has served as a strategic infrastructure partner to NDOT,” Granite vice president of regional operations Chris Burke said.
“Our Nevada team combines the resource strength of the nation’s [number one] highway contractor (ENR) with deep local expertise and a proven record of delivering high-performance transportation solutions. The I-80 East Widening Project represents the fifth collaborative delivery project awarded to Granite by NDOT, underscoring the strength of this long-term partnership.”
