Parsons Secures Lead Design Role on $4.6B SR 400 Express Lanes Project
Parsons Corporation is lead designer on Georgia’s $4.6 billion SR 400 Express Lanes Project, the largest P3 transportation initiative in U.S. history, breaking ground on a 16-mile corridor from North Springs MARTA station to McFarland Parkway. The project aims to enhance travel reliability, reduce congestion and spur regional economic growth.
1. Groundbreaking of SR 400 Express Lanes Project
On April 22, Parsons marked the groundbreaking for the State Route 400 Express Lanes Project, a 16-mile corridor expansion that represents Georgia’s largest transportation infrastructure venture and the United States’ largest public–private partnership in this sector.
2. Parsons' Lead Design Role and Contract Scope
Parsons serves as lead designer on the SR 400 Express Lanes Project under an approximately $4.6 billion contract, providing engineering, design and program management services from the North Springs MARTA station in Fulton County to McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County.
3. Mobility, Economy and Future Enhancements
The project will introduce dynamically priced lanes to improve travel reliability, reduce congestion in one of the region’s busiest corridors and support future multimodal transit enhancements, driving long-term regional economic benefits.
4. Strategic Implications for Parsons
Securing this landmark contract bolsters Parsons’ infrastructure backlog and underscores its expertise in delivering complex, large-scale transportation programs, positioning the company for sustained revenue growth and expanded market presence in public–private partnerships.