Skanska has signed a contract with Caltrans to improve the condition, operation, and sustainability of State Route 78 in San Diego County, California, USA. The contract is valued at USD 102 million, approximately SEK 1.1 billion, and will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2025.
The scope of work includes constructing an acceleration lane on eastbound Route 78, and rehabilitating the surface structural section for over 40 lane-miles of roadway. Additionally, the project features the construction of new ADA-compliant curb ramps, the installation of upgraded Midwest Guardrail systems, beyond gore paving, and a new bridge barrier.
This State Route 78 SHOPP project (State Highway Operation and Protection Program) will rehabilitate and upgrade infrastructure from Interstate 5 to approximately 1 mile east of Interstate 15. These enhancements are aimed at improving roadway safety and operational standards.
Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and is expected to reach completion in December 2026.
