Parsons wins Kentucky interchange deal

A team of specialists from 3220 Parsons is now commencing work on developing a series of options for the I-265/I-64 Interchange project in Kentucky. The plan calls for the I-265/I-64 Interchange in Jefferson County, Kentucky to be rebuilt, so as to boost capacity and also increase safety for drivers. The team from Parsons will utilise KYTC’s Performance-Based Flexible Solution initiative to deliver design services and alternative analysis for interchange configurations. The interchange suffers heavy congestion at peak periods at present, resulting in excessive delays for drivers. Parsons is using the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model to identify deficient ramp elements, key traffic movements, and geometry combinations. Its work will help determine the optimal design alternatives while comparing constructability and cost. The contract being handled by Parsons includes preliminary estimates, cost/benefit analyses, geometric layout, traffic modelling and analysis. It also includes highway safety analysis, preliminary drainage and right-of-way design, conceptual design, environmental documents and interchange modification reports. Parsons is expected to complete its work in late 2018.