HOUSTON, TX — AECOM announces it has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide design services for Segment 3C-4 of the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), a planned multi-segment redesign of I-45N, between downtown Houston and the North Sam Houston Tollway. The project includes lane expansions intended to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance commuter safety, and improve flood resiliency.

“We’re excited to build on our long-standing relationship with TxDOT to deliver one of Houston’s largest infrastructure projects in the last decade,” said Matt Crane, Chief Executive of AECOM’s U.S. West region. “Our team has a deep understanding of the region’s infrastructure needs and a strong track record of successful collaborations with TxDOT."

AECOM’s scope of work includes designing four express lanes, realigning I-45’s six main lanes, and widening from one to four managed lanes from west of Houston Avenue to west of White Oak Bayou. This multi-segment project also includes drainage system improvements intended to allow the roadway to be functional during extreme weather events.

“We are proud to partner with TxDOT as it embarks on a record, $148 billion transportation investment program and will deploy our world-class capabilities to deliver a safe, flood-resilient roadway design that advances the state’s ambitious infrastructure objectives,” said Mark Southwell, Chief Executive of AECOM’s global Transportation business.

Once complete, the NHHIP intends to expand multi-modal transit options by adding more high-occupancy vehicle lanes to promote ridesharing, as well as bike lanes and pedestrian trail paths. This project is also expected to enhance and support regional freight mobility, which is vital to Houston’s growth as local ports continue to expand.