I-95 Southbound Auxiliary Lane Widening Project Wins ACEC Virginia 2024 Engineering Excellence Award
HERNDON, Va. – ATCS is proud to announce that the company received an ACEC Virginia 2024 Engineering Excellence Grand Award for our work on the I-95 Southbound Auxiliary Lane Widening project in Prince William County, Virginia.
Spanning a 1.5-mile stretch, the project aimed to enhance traffic flow and safety in a notoriously busy area of southbound Interstate 95 that averages about 80,000 vehicles daily. It introduced a new auxiliary lane, facilitating smoother merging between the ramps for Virginia Route 123 and the Prince William Parkway, thereby improving safety.
One of the most notable aspects of this project was the hyper-accelerated 16-month design timeline developed by ATCS, significantly shortening the typical project development duration. This acceleration, coupled with practical design solutions such as narrowing shoulder width and strategically using retaining walls to eliminate culvert extensions and minimize right-of-way impacts, not only preserved the surrounding environment but also resulted in a budget reduction. These strategies reflected ATCS’ dedication to technical excellence and fiscal responsibility.
The team used innovative techniques, including virtual traffic simulations and modeling, to allow the public to “drive” the planned improvements and share their insights. Despite obstacles, the project remained on track.
“We’re proud to have played a vital role in the I-95 Southbound Auxiliary Lane Widening project in support of VDOT,” said Eric Mongelli, PE, assistant vice president and assistant operations manager at ATCS’ Herndon office. “This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that benefit our communities and align with VDOT’s mission to improve Virginia’s transportation infrastructure.”
The ACEC Virginia Engineering Excellence Awards recognizes engineering firms for projects that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value.
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