Balfour Beatty has been awarded an $889 million (£670 million) contract by the Texas Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of a section of I-30 through Dallas, the company announced on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The project will entail the rebuilding of a 2.3-mile (3.7-kilometre) segment of the highway on the east side of Dallas County. Once finished, the number of general-purpose lanes will be doubled to twelve from six—aiming to reduce traffic congestion by quite a bit and improve mobility throughout the city.
In addition to widening the highway, the proposal includes constructing nine new bridges that will connect I-30 to major transportation hubs like the Southern Gateway, I-35E Lowest Stemmons, and The Horseshoe. Balfour Beatty has already finished all three projects for the Texas Department of Transportation in the past five years.
Continuing a Strong Track Record
This marks another major transportation project in Texas for Balfour Beatty. In November 2024, the company secured a $746 million (£575 million) contract to upgrade Interstate 35 through Austin.
In a statement the company, ‘Our decades of experience executing complex roadway projects through Dallas and deep understanding of the region’s infrastructure uniquely equip us to deliver improvements that reduce congestion, strengthen connections, and drive long-term economic growth.’
The I-30 reconstruction project contract aligns with Balfour Beatty’s strategic procurement approach to project selection—focusing on those markets where it has built expertise, high-performing local teams, and established relationships with supply chain partners.
Preconstruction will begin in 2026 with the entire project taking five years.
Additionally, Interstate 30 is a major component of the transportation network in Dallas and extends from Fort Worth to Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a primary highway serving as a major corridor between major cities in North Texas and into the southeastern United States.
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I-30 Reconstruction: Project Factsheet
Contract Award: Balfour Beatty awarded $889 million (£670 million) contract by Texas Department of Transportation
Project Scope: Reconstruction of 2.3-mile (3.7-kilometre) stretch of I-30 on eastern side of Dallas County
Key Improvements:
Doubling general-purpose lanes from six to twelve
Construction of nine new crossings connecting I-30 with major transportation links
Timeline: Preconstruction beginning 2026 with estimated five-year completion timeline
Strategic Significance: Builds on company’s regional expertise following previous successful delivery of Southern Gateway, I-35E Lowest Stemmons, and The Horseshoe projects
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