Jacobs Selected to Design Critical Freight Corridor in Washington State

Project will ease travel congestion and improve access to Sea-Tac Airport and Port of Seattle

DALLAS, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Washington State Department of Transportation as lead designer for the SR 509 Stage 2 Completion Project. This project, part of the Puget Sound Gateway Program, will complete a crucial part of the state's transportation network between I-5 and SR 509, creating vital links between the Port of Seattle and manufacturing and distribution centers in the Kent Valley, ending near Sea-Tac Airport.

As lead designer, Jacobs is part of the design-build team led by Guy F. Atkinson Construction LLC (Atkinson) that will design and construct this critical project, including five new bridges and one bridge modification; stormwater conveyance and treatment facilities; and construction of active transportation infrastructure that supports walking, cycling and other physical modes of travel.

"This project continues our strong collaboration with Atkinson in delivering best-in-class solutions to the Washington State Department of Transportation; all while creating vital transportation improvements that connect communities," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Katus Watson. "Since 2005, the Jacobs/Atkinson design-build team has delivered roadway improvements that make travel smarter, safer and more connected."

Jacobs and Atkinson have a 19-year relationship supporting the Washington State Department of Transportation providing technical, delivery and risk management support on projects across the Evergreen State. The team has completed several phases of the Puget Sound Gateway Program.

Ranked as No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs helps clients move people, goods and freight – whether by air, sea, underground or even through mountains. Our solutions help plan, develop, finance, design, construct, maintain and operate smart transportation infrastructure – such as Queensferry Crossing, Scotland's largest infrastructure project for a generation, and transformations to the busiest commuter railroad in the U.S. on New York City's Grand Central Madison project – that connects people and communities around the world.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $16 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Atkinson is a leader in delivering complex projects. Founded in 1926, Atkinson has played a vital role in shaping our nation's infrastructure. Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects to meet our client's needs. 

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