Atkins awarded contract to replace Florida bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway

MIAMI, Fl., USA: Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, was awarded a design and engineering contract by the Town of Bay Harbor Islands for the replacement of the Shepard Broad Causeway bridge in south Florida. The project will provide multi-modal safety improvements, increase mobility, enhance hurricane evacuation capability and ease daily and seasonal congestion by replacing the aging bascule bridge with a bridge that meets current design standards and is consistent with United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations.

“Using innovative digital technology tools, such as rendering visualizations and digital twin 3D modeling, we help our clients fully explore all the conceptual design options,” said George Nash, Chief Executive Officer, Atkins North America. “Our team has a commanding knowledge of Florida’s goals, policies and initiatives and we will help the Town of Bay Harbor Islands deliver a new bridge and accessible causeway that is safe, sustainable and will serve the community’s needs for decades.”

Under the multi-year contract, Atkins will serve as the Town of Bay Harbor Islands prime consultant, providing the feasibility and environmental study, development of both concept plan and full design packages and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services. The team will focus on minimizing project delays and ensuring schedule efficiency.

“A successful outcome from a project of this size requires the specialized and relevant expertise that we are known for,” said Paul Demit, Atkins Community and Intermodal Infrastructure Business Unit Director. “Our exceptional team will deliver this project from inception though construction utilizing proven processes while embracing the opportunity to create unique aesthetic improvements that enhance a sense of pride for the Town of Bay Harbor residents and visitors.”

The Shepard Broad Causeway bridge plays a critical role in facilitating traffic between the beaches and mainland Miami-Dade County over the navigable Intracoastal Waterway. Atkins has successfully delivered several similar Florida based projects including I-75 over the Caloosahatchee River, I-275 Howard Frankland Bridge over Tampa Bay, the Cortez Bridge over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the I-4/Selmon Expressway Connector interchange.

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About Atkins

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