Ferrovial selected to deliver Georgia's I-285 East Express Lanes
The selection covers Phase 1, with a separate agreement for exclusive collaboration on advancing the remaining phases.
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Ferrovial (FER) announced its consortium’s selection for Georgia’s I-285 East Express Lanes project, with an expected construction value of $8.9 billion.
The Georgia Department of Transportation selected Top End Mobility Group, which includes Tikehau Star Infra, to finance, design, build, operate and maintain Phase 1 under a long-term agreement. That phase includes approximately 21 miles of new express lanes and connections among I-285, I-85 and SR 400. A separate comprehensive development agreement provides for exclusive collaboration with the consortium to advance the remaining phases. Once all phases are complete, the project would provide approximately 37.5 miles of new express lanes in each direction. This is Ferrovial’s first managed lanes project in Georgia.
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Positive
- Moderate pointConsortium selection covers a project with an expected construction value of $8.9 billion. 25% of market cap
- Moderate pointExclusive collaboration agreement with GDOT covers advancing delivery of the remaining project phases.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.First managed lanes project in Georgia expands Ferrovial’s managed lanes presence.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Phase 1 financing obligation accompanies the consortium’s long-term design, construction, operation and maintenance responsibilities.
News Explained
The full-build figure means about 37.5 miles of new lanes in each direction; the consortium is selected to deliver Phase 1’s approximately 21 miles, while the other phases are to be advanced through exclusive collaboration.
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- The multi-phase project will add new express lanes and improvements designed to enhance mobility and connectivity across
Atlanta's metropolitan area
"The I-285 East Express Lanes marks our first managed lanes project in
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) selected the Ferrovial-led consortium, which includes Tikehau Star Infra, to finance, design, build, operate, and maintain Phase 1 of the I-285 East Express Lanes project under a long-term agreement. Phase 1 includes approximately 21 miles of new express lanes and key connections among I-285, I-85 and SR 400. The project will expand travel choices, helping provide more reliable trip times and connect with
Additionally, through a separate comprehensive development agreement, GDOT will collaborate exclusively with Top End Mobility Group to advance the delivery of the remaining phases of the I-285 East Express Lanes. Once all phases are complete, the project would provide approximately 37.5 miles of new express lanes in each direction, connecting major business, employment and residential centers across
Ferrovial has successfully delivered and operated express lanes in other growing
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Any express or implied statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding construction periods and pricing and further related projects or phases, as well as statements that include the words "expect," "may," "will", "would", "anticipate" and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature, or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Such statements may reflect various assumptions by Ferrovial N.V. and its subsidiaries (together, "Ferrovial") and are subject to significant business, regulatory, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, and known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond Ferrovial's control and may be impossible to predict. Ferrovial gives no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of such statements contained in this press release or that any forecast made or contained herein will be achieved. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: changes in macroeconomic conditions, changes in financial, economic and tax policies, such as a decrease in fund allocation towards projects, regulatory changes, termination or amendment of projects or designs, construction delays, operational disruptions, natural or man-made disasters and health emergencies, flaws in estimates or changes in underlying assumptions, or amendments to project plans, public or private tenders, and any failure to meet construction project deadlines or budgets, accidents, competition, not delivering expected performance, performance of subcontractors and service providers; and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20 F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 which is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement speak only as of the date hereof; we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, other than to the extent required by applicable law. Forward-looking statements in this announcement are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward looking statements to be covered by relevant safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements (or their equivalent) of any applicable jurisdiction.
About Ferrovial
Ferrovial is a leading global infrastructure company transforming highways, airports, and energy around the world. Its distinctive integrated business model supports the entire lifecycle of complex projects, from design and financing to construction, operation and maintenance. Ferrovial has a global presence and employs more than 22,500 people worldwide. North America is Ferrovial's growth engine, where it developed and is currently operating five Express Lanes across Texas, North Carolina and Virginia, and is managing the 407 ETR highway in Toronto, Canada. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.
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What is the expected construction value of Ferrovial’s I-285 East Express Lanes project?
The I-285 East Express Lanes project has an expected construction value of $8.9 billion. Ferrovial leads the selected consortium, Top End Mobility Group, which also includes Tikehau Star Infra.
What will Ferrovial’s consortium deliver for Georgia’s I-285 East Express Lanes?
The consortium was selected to finance, design, build, operate and maintain Phase 1, including approximately 21 miles of new express lanes. A separate agreement provides for exclusive collaboration with GDOT to advance the remaining phases; the completed multi-phase project would provide approximately 37.5 miles of new express lanes in each direction.