CHARLOTTE, NC – The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, is proud to announce it has received final acceptance from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the I-275 Section 7 Phase 1 project in Tampa, Florida. The project marks a significant step forward in improving traffic flow, enhancing safety, and supporting economic growth in the region.
The I-275 Section 7 Phase 1 project was designed to alleviate congestion, improve connectivity, and provide a more efficient transportation corridor for commuters and businesses. Key enhancements include expanded lanes, improved on- and off-ramps, upgraded signage, and modernized roadway infrastructure to accommodate the region’s growing transportation demands.
The newly completed section of I-275 offers numerous benefits, including:
- Reduced Traffic Congestion: Additional lanes and improved roadway design helps ease rush-hour gridlock, allowing for smoother travel.
- Enhanced Safety Features: Upgraded lighting, better road markings, and modernized traffic signals improve visibility and reduce the risk of crashes.
- Economic Growth: Improved connectivity supports local businesses and enhances access to key commercial hubs, boosting economic activity.
- Sustainable Infrastructure: The project integrates environmentally friendly materials and designs to support long-term sustainability. Additionally, two emergency generators were installed to power FDOT access cameras at the intersection of two critical evacuation routes. These generators ensure continued monitoring during weather events should the local/regional power grid shut down.
As Tampa continues to grow, infrastructure improvements like these will play a vital role in providing interstate access to tourist destinations, employment centers, and the University of South Florida, as well as more efficient mobility of people and goods through the Tampa Bay area and the entire state of Florida.
Lane continues to deliver some of Florida’s most critical infrastructure projects across the state – one of its key markets. Some active roadwork projects include the I-275/I-4 Downtown Tampa Interchange (DTI) and the Westshore Interchange in Tampa; Seminole Expressway/SR 417 Widening Project in Seminole County; and the I-4 and Sand Lake Road Interchange in Orange County. These projects reflect Lane Construction’s commitment to enhancing Florida’s transportation infrastructure through improved capacity, safety, and connectivity.
About Lane Construction
The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges. It is also a pioneer in project delivery methods and the use of design-build and public-private partnerships. Lane projects include the Hudson River Tunnel Project in New Jersey; the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina; and the Kansas Citys Levees project in Missouri. Based in Charlotte, NC, it is wholly owned by Webuild, a global infrastructure group. For more information, visit www.laneconstruct.com.
About Webuild Group
Webuild is a global leader in the design and construction of large, complex infrastructure projects in sustainable mobility, hydropower, water treatment, and green buildings. A recognized leader in the water sector, it works in approximately 50 countries with over 92,000 people of 125 different nationalities. The Group boasts nearly 120 years of applied engineering on more than 3,700 completed projects, with a track record of 13,648 kilometres of railways, 891 kilometres of metro lines, 82,577 kilometres of roads and highways, 1,022 kilometres of bridges and viaducts, 3,462 kilometres of tunnels, and 318 dams and hydropower plants. Among its most famous projects: the expansion of the Panama Canal, the Long Beach International Gateway bridge in California, the Third Bosphorus Bridge in Turkey, the Sydney Metro Northwest skytrain viaduct and bridge, the Kingdom Centre skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and numerous metro lines in Copenhagen, Paris, Rome, Milan, Naples, Doha, Thessaloniki, and Riyadh. Among the main ongoing projects, the following stand out: the New Genoa Breakwater, the Brenner Base Tunnel, Line C of Rome’s metro network, the high-capacity railways between Genoa and Milan, the high-speed railway between Naples and Bari, the Palermo-Catania-Messina high-capacity railway, the Snowy 2.0 hydropower scheme in Australia, and the Trojena dam network in Saudi Arabia. As of December 31, 2024, the Webuild Group registered total revenues for €12 billion and a total backlog of €63 billion, with more than 90% of its construction backlog related to projects linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Webuild, subject to the direction and coordination of Salini Costruttori S.p.A., is headquartered in Italy, is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana (WBD; WBD.MI; WBD:IM), and since 2021, it is included in the MIB ESG index of the Italian blue-chip companies with the best ESG practices.
More information at www.webuildgroup.com