Accelerate Maryland Partners LLC (AM Partners) selected Tutor Perini as the design and construction (D&C) contractor for Phase 1 of American Legion Bridge I-270 in Maryland, USA.

The project includes expansion works at American Legion Bridge located over the Potomac River, connecting Fairfax County in Virginia and Montgomery County in Maryland. The project intends to deliver critical congestion relief by replacing and expanding the American Legion Bridge connecting Maryland and Virginia while providing opportunities for new multi-modal travel options on two of the nation’s busiest interstate highways.

Tutor Perini will be responsible for advancing work for Phase 1 South A and Phase 1 South B. Phase 1 South A consists of I-495 from the vicinity of the George Washington Memorial Parkway to I-270. Phase 1 South B extends from I-270 at I-495 to I-370. The selected contractor will get assistance from other firms such as O&G Industries, Lunda Construction and Parsons Corporation.