December 2004

(Austin, Texas) - ZCC has begun the company’s first ever design/build transportation project. The $154.3 million job covers 7.5 miles of State Highway 45SE, from Interstate Highway 35 to the State Highway 130 and U.S. Highway 183 junction.

The Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) for the development, design and construction of SH 45SE is only the second such contract ever issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Zachry’s use of the design/ build approach is expected to result in fewer modifications once the project is underway.

The job is part of the 122- mile Central Texas Turnpike Project (CTTP), and will be a four-lane toll road with a 100-foot-wide median. In addition to designing and building the highway, Zachry will be responsible for acquiring the necessary right-of-way on TxDOT’s behalf; relocating existing utilities impacted by the project; securing permitting; and performing geotechnical investigations.

“On traditional bid/build projects, contractors frequently suggest revisions to the original plans,” said Heavy Division Operations Manager Greg McVey. “We’re excited to participate in a design/build project because, with the engineers and the constructors both involved throughout the process, we’re confident there will be fewer changes along the way. That should result in a greater value to TxDOT and the taxpayers.”

Zachry will self-perform earthwork, land clearing, drainage work, and road and bridge construction, as well as concrete paving. Signage installation, toll plaza construction, electrical work, barrier rail installation and asphalt paving will be subcontracted.

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