{"id":68551,"date":"2026-03-25T15:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/?post_type=news&p=68551"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:10:12","slug":"acciona-shortlisted-for-i-77-southside-express-lanes-project-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/es\/news\/acciona-shortlisted-for-i-77-southside-express-lanes-project-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCIONA shortlisted for I-77 southside express lanes project in North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHARLOTTE,\u00a0USA\u00a0FEBRUARY\u00a023, 2026<\/em>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>ACCIONA has been shortlisted for the I-77 Southside Express Lanes project in North Carolina, a major transportation infrastructure initiative\u00a0with\u00a0an estimated capital expenditure of approximately $3.2 billion\u00a0aimed at improving mobility and long-term performance along a critical regional corridor.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The I-77 Express Lanes project, structured as a\u00a0<\/span>Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) Public-Private Partnership,<\/span>\u00a0involves a comprehensive upgrade of an 11-mile corridor extending from the South Carolina state line to the I-277\/NC 16 interchange in Charlotte. The project will add two new express lanes with full shoulders in each direction to the existing six- to eight-lane freeway, significantly enhancing capacity and reliability for commuters and freight traffic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the new express lanes, the\u00a0project\u00a0scope includes the reconstruction of 13 interchanges, four grade separations, and four railroad bridges, as well as the delivery of new access points and direct connectors. The\u00a0project includes\u00a0a 50-year concession period following commencement of service.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ACCIONA is part of the Queen City Infrastructure Partners team, together with\u00a0Stichting\u00a0Pensioenfonds\u00a0ABP and Balfour Beatty Developments, Inc. ACCIONA is the lead contractor, with Janssen & Spaans Engineering, Inc. serving as lead designer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The shortlisted teams for the project include several international and North American infrastructure developers, contractors, and designers, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the I-77 Southside Express Lanes initiative for the Charlotte region and the broader Southeast United States.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being shortlisted for this project underscores ACCIONA\u2019s strong\u00a0track record\u00a0in delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects and its continued commitment to sustainable, high-quality infrastructure solutions across North America.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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KEY\u00a0PROJECTS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACCIONA\u00a0continues to expand its\u00a0presence in the United\u00a0States, delivering\u00a0major infrastructure projects nationwide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Georgia, ACCIONA\u00a0is part of a consortium\u00a0delivering\u00a0the design, construction, financing and 50-year operation of\u00a0the\u00a0SR400 Express Lanes, one of\u00a0the largest highway projects underway in the United States.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Louisiana,\u00a0the company\u00a0is leading the design and construction of the Calcasieu River Bridge, a critical infrastructure upgrade that will enhance connectivity and safety along Interstate 10.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In North Dakota and Minnesota,\u00a0as part of the Red River Valley Alliance, ACCIONA\u00a0is delivering the Fargo-Moorhead River Flood Diversion Channel project, a P3 flood protection initiative working alongside the U.S. Army Corps of\u00a0Engineers\u00a0to\u00a0protect\u00a0more than 235,000 residents\u00a0from severe flooding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the water sector,\u00a0the company\u00a0recently completed the renovation of the Tampa Bay desalination plant\u00a0and\u00a0will design,\u00a0build\u00a0and\u00a0operate\u00a0and maintain the Doheny Ocean Desalination Plant in\u00a0California,\u00a0strengthening\u00a0long-term\u00a0water\u00a0supply resilience.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ACCIONA<\/span>\u00a0is a global company\u00a0and a\u00a0leader in the provision of regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy. Its business offer includes renewable energy, water treatment and management, eco-efficient transportation and mobility systems, resilient infrastructures, etc. The company has been carbon neutral since 2016.\u00a0ACCIONA recorded sales of $30 billion in 2024\u00a0and has a business presence in more than\u00a040 countries.\u00a0<\/span>www.acciona.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CHARLOTTE,\u00a0USA\u00a0FEBRUARY\u00a023, 2026.\u00a0ACCIONA has been shortlisted for the I-77 Southside Express Lanes project in North Carolina, a major transportation infrastructure initiative\u00a0with\u00a0an estimated capital expenditure of approximately $3.2 billion\u00a0aimed at improving mobility and long-term performance along a critical regional corridor.\u00a0 The I-77 Express Lanes project, structured as a\u00a0Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) Public-Private Partnership,\u00a0involves a comprehensive upgrade of an 11-mile […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":68552,"template":"","categories":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nACCIONA shortlisted for I-77 southside express lanes project in North Carolina - Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/news\/acciona-shortlisted-for-i-77-southside-express-lanes-project-in-north-carolina\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_ES\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"ACCIONA shortlisted for I-77 southside express lanes project in North Carolina - 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