Fluor-United Asheville LLC
NCDOT I-26 Widening – Buncombe County
Contract Value: $263 Million
Fluor-United Asheville LLC has been awarded a $263 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for the I-26 Widening project in Buncombe County. This critical infrastructure improvement will expand I-26 from Exit 40 to the I-40 interchange, increasing capacity from two lanes to four lanes in each direction.
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United Infrastructure Group brings decades of expertise in complex bridge construction and heavy civil infrastructure, ensuring the successful delivery of these critical structures. Their involvement in this project reinforces their reputation as a leading bridge builder in the Southeast.
Currently, this corridor carries over 58,000 vehicles per day. Upon completion, the project will enhance traffic flow, improve safety, and optimize connectivity for commuters and freight transport in and out of Asheville.
“This project will help alleviate traffic congestion and improve the safety and operational efficiency for drivers on this vital stretch of interstate heading in and out of Asheville and intersecting with I-40,” said Terry Towle, group president of Fluor’s Infrastructure & Power business.
Fluor will manage the project from its well-established operations center in Greenville, South Carolina. “We are thrilled to lead a project in our backyard that will improve the daily lives of so many citizens,” Towle said. “This is a significant strategic milestone for Fluor—not only does it highlight the strengths of our heavy civil business model, but it also strengthens our position in the bid-build, self-perform market while expanding our offerings beyond traditional design-build and public-private partnerships.”
The I-26 Widening project is expected to significantly enhance regional mobility and economic development, providing long-term benefits for North Carolina’s transportation network.
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