Parsons Wins Up to $1.4B Design and Construction Oversight for Blatnik Bridge
PSN•Parsons has secured the design oversight and construction oversight contracts for the John A. Blatnik Bridge replacement project, valued at $1.1 to $1.4 billion. The project replaces the 1961 I-535 bridge between Duluth, MN, and Superior, WI, with design-build delivery starting Fall 2026 and traffic opening in 2031.
1. Contract Award Details
Parsons secured both design oversight and construction oversight roles for the John A. Blatnik Bridge replacement on I-535, with a contract value ranging from $1.1 billion to $1.4 billion. The award extends Parsons’ involvement from preliminary engineering into full design-build delivery.
2. Project Scope and Timeline
The project will replace the original 1961 bridge connecting Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, carrying about 33,900 vehicles daily. Design-build work begins Fall 2026, with early demolition of the existing span in the five-year schedule and traffic projected to open in 2031.
3. Strategic and Financial Impact
The award bolsters Parsons’ infrastructure backlog and leverages its expertise in complex bridge projects, potentially adding $1.1–$1.4 billion to its contract pipeline. Successful delivery could enhance revenue visibility and strengthen its position in North American transportation markets.
