{"id":70285,"date":"2026-06-24T12:07:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=70285"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:07:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:07:41","slug":"ferrovial-to-build-new-flood-control-canal-section-in-san-juan-puerto-rico","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/es\/news\/ferrovial-to-build-new-flood-control-canal-section-in-san-juan-puerto-rico\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferrovial to build new flood control canal section in San Juan, Puerto Rico"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>The nearly $1.1 billion contract will expand and upgrade the R\u00edo Piedras channel, helping reduce flood risk in the Puerto Rican capital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Amsterdam, June 8, 2026 <\/strong>&#8211; Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, has been awarded a $1,079 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to expand and improve a section of the R\u00edo Piedras channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This marks Ferrovial\u2019s second contract with USACE under the Puerto Nuevo flood control project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to continue working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver complex projects that will strengthen resilience, reduce flood risk, and provide long-term benefits for the local economy and community,\u201d said Ignacio Gaston, Ferrovial Construction CEO. \u201cExpanding the R\u00edo Piedras channel will help safeguard neighborhoods, businesses, and essential services for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This project will widen the waterway from 80 feet to more than 160 feet, reducing flood risk in the surrounding area. The contract is part of a broader Puerto Nuevo flood control program, an initiative expected to span approximately six years and generate more than 10,000 jobs, directly and indirectly.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrovial\u2019s scope of work includes reinforcement of the canal walls using deep concrete pile structures anchored more than 100 feet below ground. The piles will be constructed on-site and connected to one another with reinforced concrete beams. Select sections will feature a double-wall system, further enhancing structural stability and safety. These improvements are designed to strengthen the riverbanks, prevent erosion, and reduce the risk of landslides, a particularly important measure given the canal\u2019s proximity to densely populated areas of San Juan.<\/p>\n<p>Additional upgrades will focus on improving water flow, minimizing sediment buildup, and increasing resilience to heavy rainfall events.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>About Ferrovial<\/h2>\n<p>Ferrovial is a leading global infrastructure company transforming highways, airports, and energy around the world. Its distinctive integrated business model supports the entire lifecycle of complex projects, from design and financing to construction, operation and maintenance. The company has a global presence and employs more than 22,500 people worldwide. North America is Ferrovial\u2019s growth engine, where it developed and is currently operating five Express Lanes across Texas, North Carolina and Virginia, and is managing the 407 ETR highway in Toronto, Canada. The company is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on three stock markets: U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index), Spain (IBEX35), and the Netherlands. The company is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>For further information:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Corporate Communications<br \/>\n<\/strong>newsroom.ferrovial.com<br \/>\n@ferrovial<br \/>\n@ferrovial_es<\/p>\n<p><strong>North<\/strong> <strong>America<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rebecca Rountree<br \/>\n+1 512 568 5015<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:rrountree@ferrovial.com\">rrountree@ferrovial.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Europe<br \/>\n<\/strong>Isabel Mu\u00f1oz<br \/>\n+34 660528832<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:mimunoz@ferrovial.com\">mimunoz@ferrovial.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>F\u00e1tima Gracia de Vargas<br \/>\n+34 630445342<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:fgracia@ferrovial.com\">fgracia@ferrovial.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nearly $1.1 billion contract will expand and upgrade the R\u00edo Piedras channel, helping reduce flood risk in the Puerto Rican capital Amsterdam, June 8, 2026 &#8211; Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, has been awarded a $1,079 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to expand and improve a section of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":70286,"template":"","categories":[162],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ferrovial to build new flood control canal section in San Juan, Puerto Rico - 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\/ferrovial-to-build-new-flood-control-canal-section-in-san-juan-puerto-rico\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_ES\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ferrovial to build new flood control canal section in San Juan, Puerto Rico - Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The nearly $1.1 billion contract will expand and upgrade the R\u00edo Piedras channel, helping reduce flood risk in the Puerto Rican capital Amsterdam, June 8, 2026 &#8211; 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