UNITED STATES OF AMERICA —Skanska has secured a USD 113 million contract awarded by the District Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, to rehabilitate the I-395 Northbound Bridge over the Potomac River. Connecting Arlington, Virginia to Washington, D.C., the major infrastructure project aims to modernize the key transit link. Work on the venture has already commenced, with full completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2029.
The extensive scope of work includes replacing the vessel protection system and bridge barriers on the bascule piers, along with rehabilitating both the superstructure and substructure of the approach spans. A central element of the enhancement involves converting the existing 53-meter double-leaf bascule span bridge into a durable fixed span structure. The contract value will be officially recognized in the company's United States order bookings for the third quarter of 2026.
This major contract reinforces Skanska's position as a premier global construction and project development firm with extensive expertise across the Nordics, Europe, and North America. Meanwhile, the District Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration continue their strategic focus on modernizing critical transportation corridors to maintain public safety, improve resilience, and support efficient regional commerce across the national capital region.
Converting the historic drawbridge mechanism into a permanent fixed span addresses critical long-term structural needs while substantially reducing future maintenance overheads for regional transport authorities. Upgrading essential river crossings directly enhances commuter safety and traffic capacity for thousands of daily vehicles moving between Virginia and the District of Columbia. Infrastructure modernization initiatives of this scale demonstrate sustained public investment in critical transport networks, providing strong order book visibility for tier-one engineering and construction firms operating in North America.
