The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that the agency has entered into a Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC) agreement with Superior Construction Co., Inc. to provide preconstruction services for the 80/94 FlexRoad project. This is the second CMGC project for INDOT.
The 80/94 FlexRoad project in Lake County, IN and Cook County, IL (T-42591; Des. No. 1901643) includes the implementation of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies to maximize the safety and efficiency of the existing I-80/I-94 corridor. Also known as the Borman Expressway, the 14-mile segment spans from the I-65 and I-80/94 interchange in Indiana to the I-80/94 and IL-394 interchange in Illinois.
The project will implement integrated Active Traffic Management (ATM) and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions including improved digital message signs (DMS), variable speed limits, dynamic lane control, dynamic shoulder lanes, queue warning, and ramp metering throughout the project corridor.
Other work includes fiber optic improvements throughout the corridor, modifying the I-65 and Broadway interchanges with I-80/I-94, concrete pavement restoration, installation of gantry structures over I-80/I-94, and drainage improvements. More information about the project and TSMO strategies is available on the project website at IndianaFlexRoad.com.
The CMGC delivery method includes two project phases, the preconstruction phase, and the construction phase. More information about CMGC and other alternative delivery methods can be found on the INDOT Alternative Delivery webpage.
The CMGC preconstruction phase is expected to begin in April 2025, with construction expected to start in late summer or early fall 2025. Design, led by Parsons Corp., is anticipated to be complete in 2026. The Selection Approval Document and additional proposals can be found on the INDOT Request for Proposals webpage
About INDOT Alternative Delivery
INDOT began using Design-Build in the 1990s. The authority to add Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager-General Contractor (CMGC) was passed in July 2023 by the Indiana General Assembly for a five-year pilot and will further improve INDOT’s commitment to deliver the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
About the Indiana Department of Transportation
INDOT is responsible for planning, constructing, maintaining, and operating the State of Indiana’s more than 29,000 highway lane miles and 5,700 bridges, and providing support for 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities throughout the Hoosier State. With six district offices and over 3,500 employees, INDOT works to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transportation infrastructure while supporting the state’s economic vitality. The department is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and safety in transportation planning and development, in addition to collaborating with local governments and private sector partners to meet the state’s transportation needs. For the eighth consecutive year, Indiana has placed in the top ten in the nation for infrastructure in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Learn more at in.gov/indot.