Jacobs secures role in one of Wisconsin’s largest interstate modernization programs

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been awarded roles on multiple design contracts by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to advance modernization and expansion of the I-39/90/94 corridor, one of the state’s most critical and heavily traveled transportation routes. The program will reconstruct and widen key segments to improve safety, ease congestion and support long-term economic growth.

Built in the 1960s, the corridor serves as a vital connector for commuters, freight and tourism, carrying up to 109,000 vehicles per day and more than $100 billion in freight annually.

Under the new contracts, Jacobs will deliver design services across several modernization segments spanning 67 miles from Madison to Wisconsin Dells, including serving as lead designer for Segment 3, which features the I-39 I-90/94 system interchange.

Jacobs Executive Vice President Tom Meinhart said: "Jacobs has been part of Wisconsin’s growth story for decades, delivering transformative water and transportation solutions and working with communities across the state. That history reflects a commitment to innovation and resilience, and the I-39/90/94 modernization builds on that legacy. By leveraging our deep experience and local relationships, we’re creating safer, more efficient connections that strengthen commerce, improve mobility and enhance quality of life for generations to come."

Design for the corridor will begin in 2026, with phased construction to follow. Planned upgrades include interstate widening, interchange and bridge reconstruction, three new interchanges and raising roadway elevation to reduce impacts from flooding.

Ranked No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs moves people, goods and freight – whether by road, rail, air, sea and underground. From reconfiguring Wisconsin’s busy Zoo Interchange to improving safety and travel times with Ireland’s Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade, Jacobs delivers innovative, resilient solutions that improve mobility, reduce congestion and enhance safety.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of almost 43,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

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