Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. announced its selection by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to serve as prime consultant with respect to preliminary and final design for the projected $400 million - $500 Million Allegheny Tunnel Transportation Improvement Project in Western Pennsylvania. As primary consultant, Bowman will lead all associated design services as well as manage a team of environmental, structural, geotechnical and survey firms experienced with sizable, multifaceted transportation projects. The direct assignment was awarded to Bowman's wholly owned McMahon subsidiary.

While the exact amount of the award has not yet been determined and will depend on the ultimate scope of work, the Turnpike has initially authorized $16 Million to commence preliminary design with additional allocations to be determined as the project progresses. The Allegheny Tunnel project will be one of the larger and most complex mainline projects in the history of the PA Turnpike. The Project principally involves bypassing the existing tunnel through the realignment and construction of approximately 3.8 miles of new PA Turnpike roadway around the south side of the existing tunnel.

Additional components of the Project include construction of a large mainline bridge, several smaller mainline structures and culverts, a wildlife crossing bridge, retaining walls, along with the evaluation, stabilization and remediation of an ancient landslide area.