The Harry W Nice Memorial Bridge, also known as the Potomac River Bridge, is a 2.7 km, two-lane continuous truss bridge on US 301 that links Newburg in Maryland and Dahlgren in Virginia. The $1 billion scheme involves replacing the existing structure with a wider, modern bridge in order to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety.
The JMT/ Parsons Brinckerhoff joint venture will provide programme management services for preliminary engineering, final design, and construction management and inspection. The scope of work covers a range of tasks including completing the bridge-type study, determining the project delivery method and conducting a tolling study. In addition, the team will assist the Maryland Transportation Authority in ‘right-sizing’ the structure to reduce total costs.
Construction is expected to start in 2020-2025, with completion slated for 2025-2030.
