The Texas Transportation Commission awarded a $1.4 billion contract to Ferrovial Construction-Webber 99 for design-build and capital maintenance services for the State Hwy. 99 Grand Parkway Segment B-1 project on April 30.
Grand Parkway Segment B-1 extends 15 miles, from south of FM Road 2403 to FM 626 in Brazoria and Galveston counties.
What’s new?
Texas Department of Transportation reviewed bids for a year, narrowing the field to three shortlisted contractors, before choosing Ferrovial Construction-Webber 99 to design and construct the project, along with a five-year capital maintenance contract, according to a May 6 release.
The project aims to enhance safety, mobility and system connectivity while accommodating economic development and providing an alternate emergency evacuation route, according to the release.
Quote of note
“This milestone brings us one step closer to delivering this critical link in the Grand Parkway System,” TxDOT Houston District Engineer Glenn Allbritton said in the release. “In addition to further integrating the transportation networks of Brazoria and Galveston counties, this transformative project will serve as a catalyst for growth in surrounding communities, while supporting long-term regional economic development.”
The backstory
This portion of the Grand Parkway loop is designated as a toll project on the state highway system and is being developed by TxDOT under a market valuation waiver agreement executed in March 2009, according to the release.
Looking ahead
Contract execution is anticipated in summer 2026, with project completion anticipated by 2032, according to the release.
