Jacobs to Enhance Regional Transportation in New York State

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Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to provide comprehensive design services for the lower Hudson Valley region's transportation infrastructure. The project covers Region 8's nearly 6,000-mile state highway network and over 1,000 bridges across seven counties.

The scope includes bridge replacement, highway reconstruction, traffic data analysis, environmental assessments, and Intelligent Transportation Systems design. Jacobs, ranked No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record, brings significant expertise with $12 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of 45,000 employees.

Positive

• Major infrastructure contract win in New York's strategic Hudson Valley region
• Project scope covers extensive infrastructure network of 6,000 miles of highways and 1,000+ bridges
• Contract leverages Jacobs' position as #2 ranked Transportation firm
• Project aligns with federal infrastructure spending initiatives

Negative

• Project execution subject to potential federal spending changes and budget uncertainties
• Contract value not disclosed in the announcement
• Project faces risks from inflation and interest rate environments

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Highway and bridge modernization will improve critical infrastructure for motorists

DALLAS, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected to provide comprehensive design services for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the lower Hudson Valley region. These services will include bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, highway reconstruction and highway rehabilitation projects aimed at improving safety and connectivity north of New York City.

In addition to design, Jacobs will support NYSDOT's Region 8 – which covers Westchester, Ulster, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess and Columbia counties – to address critical safety issues on the region's nearly 6,000-mile state highway network and more than 1,000 bridges. Jacobs' scope will include traffic data analysis, environmental assessments, and Intelligent Transportation Systems design to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion and improve the experience for connected vehicles.

"Transportation projects support the economic vitality of communities, facilitating smoother commutes, better connectivity for people and improved movement of goods and services," said Jacobs Executive Vice President Katus Watson. "Making roads safer and reducing commute times is a benefit for everyone who lives in and navigates this historic, dynamic and rapidly growing region."

In addition to historical sites, each county in Region 8 touches New York's premiere waterway, the Hudson River, and is home to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where Jacobs is part of the team developing a new Cyber and Engineering Academic Center, scheduled to be complete this year.

Ranked No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs helps clients move people, goods and freight – whether by air, sea, underground or even through mountains. Jacobs' solutions help plan, develop, finance, design, construct, maintain and operate smart transportation infrastructure that connects people and communities around the world – projects such as Queensferry Crossing, Scotland's largest infrastructure project for a generation, and transformations to the busiest commuter railroad in the U.S. on New York City's Grand Central Madison project.

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 team of almost 45,000, 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.  

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What is the scope of Jacobs' new transportation contract with NYSDOT Region 8?

The contract includes comprehensive design services for bridge replacement, highway reconstruction, traffic analysis, environmental assessments, and Intelligent Transportation Systems across nearly 6,000 miles of highways and over 1,000 bridges in seven counties.

Which counties are included in NYSDOT Region 8 contract with Jacobs (NYSE: J)?

The contract covers Westchester, Ulster, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess and Columbia counties in the lower Hudson Valley region.

What is Jacobs' (NYSE: J) current market position in transportation?

Jacobs is ranked No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record and generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue with a team of 45,000 employees.

How will Jacobs' NYSDOT contract improve transportation in New York?

The project will enhance safety, reduce congestion, improve connected vehicle experience, and facilitate better movement of goods and services through bridge rehabilitation, highway reconstruction, and intelligent transportation systems.

What are the key technological components of Jacobs' NYSDOT Region 8 project?

The project includes Intelligent Transportation Systems design, traffic data analysis, and environmental assessments to enhance traffic management and reduce congestion.