Construction has begun on the $643 million Westshore Interchange, marking the start of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) largest infrastructure initiative in the Tampa region.
The Superior-Lane Joint Venture (SLJV), comprised of contractors Superior Construction and The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, is leading the transformation of one of the Tampa region’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks. For years, drivers have experienced persistent congestion where Interstate 275, Veterans Expressway and State Road 60 converge near Tampa International Airport. Once complete, the improvements are expected to serve an estimated 400,000 vehicles daily, reducing congestion, enhancing safety and improving travel reliability.
“For decades, this interchange has been a daily frustration for drivers moving through Tampa Bay,” said Ryan Hamrick, project director for SLJV. “This project is about delivering infrastructure that better supports how people travel to work, to the airport and across the region every day.”
FDOT’s decision to use a phased design-build delivery method enabled extensive collaboration that identified significant cost savings and operational improvements before construction began. The SLJV evaluated nearly 90 innovative solutions with FDOT, resulting in a project that maximizes taxpayer value while meeting community needs.
Planned improvements include new elevated ramps for easier airport access, wider roadways on State Road 60, express lane connections and upgraded infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. The project will also connect areas north and south of the interstate through new underpasses and bridges.
The project is expected to be completed by December 2029.
About Superior Construction
Superior Construction is an American family-owned and operated infrastructure contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions with industry experts and leaders. First established in 1923 as the J Largura Company, the now fourth-generation family business evolved into Superior Construction by 1938. Throughout its history, the company’s foundation has always been building the infrastructure of America, successfully delivering projects across numerous delivery methods, with a specialty in design-build. Superior provides unique design solutions, forward-thinking technology, and a safe work environment to create the most value for clients, employees and the community. Learn more at superiorconstruction.com and follow Superior on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Lane Construction
The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, 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 (DB) and public-private partnerships. Its experience in DB transfers to progressive design-build delivery models with public and private clients. Lane projects include the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) in Virginia; the Seminole Expressway/SR 417 Widening project in Florida; the Ship Canal Water Quality project in Washington; and the Kansas City 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. For more details about the parent company, visit webuildgroup.com.