LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2013--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced
today that it was awarded several contracts with a total potential value
of up to US$37.5 million by the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation (PennDOT) to provide design solutions for repairing
corridors and upgrading infrastructure on several Pennsylvania
interstates.
As the lead designer on I-70 (Yukon Interchange) and I-80 (Mainline
Reconstruction) in districts 12-0 (Uniontown) and 5-0 (Allentown), AECOM
will provide services that include impact studies of all improvements;
interchange reconfigurations; bridge inspection; permitting plans;
geotechnical investigations; project management; roadway, bridge and
geotechnical design; public involvement; pavement reconstruction; bridge
widening and replacement; retaining wall design; Intelligent
Transportation Systems support; and public outreach, among many other
multi-disciplinary tasks.
As a major sub-consultant on I-78, also in district 5-0, AECOM will be
responsible for all roadway design and interchange geometry analysis
associated with I-78’s interchange with Pennsylvania Route 61 in Hamburg.
AECOM will also act as program manager in district 6-0 (Philadelphia),
responsible for day-to-day activities associated with the reconstruction
on I-95 and its interchange with the Betsy Ross Bridge. This more than
US$500-million reconstruction project involves significant engineering,
environmental and public involvement coordination.
“We are delighted to partner with PennDOT to support its commitment to
increase safety, reliability and mobility across Pennsylvania,” said
John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer. “By using
intelligent solutions to upgrade some of the state’s most important
roads, we are proud to be able to contribute to improved travel
conditions for residents and visitors.”
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With
approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in
all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global
reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in
delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves
clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion
during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2012. More information on AECOM and
its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release
other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations
or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012, and our other reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not
intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking
statement.
NR 13-0406
Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
Media:
Paul Dickard, 646-432-8473
VP, External
Communications
Paul.Dickard@aecom.com
