Balfour Beatty鈥檚 joint-venture with Fluor chosen for major brdige replacement and upgrade project in Dallas, Texas

Balfour Beatty鈥檚 joint venture with Fluor has been chosen as the preferred bidder for a US$798m (拢502m) contract to upgrade and replace river crossings in Dallas, Texas.

The Texas Department of Transportation鈥檚 estimate for the design, construction, utilities and right of way for the project is approximately US$798 (拢502) million.

The 鈥楧allas Horseshoe鈥 project comprises the upgrade and replacement of the I-30 and I-35E bridges and construction of additional lanes as well as the previously designed Margaret McDermott bridges. 

The design work will start in early 2013 and construction will be completed in 2017. 

Commenting on the announcement, Ian Tyler, CEO said:  鈥淭ransportation is a key

The project will be managed, working in joint venture with lead partner Fluor, as the Pegasus Link Constructors LLC joint venture.