Granite Wins Preconstruction Services Agreement for I-80 East Widening Project in Nevada

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Granite, a construction materials company, has been selected by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to provide preconstruction services for the future Interstate 80 (I-80) East Widening Project in Washoe County, Nevada. The 13-mile corridor project is expected to cost $475 million and is funded through a combination of federal and state sources, including a $275 million USDOT INFRA Grant.

Why it matters

The I-80 east of Sparks is a critical economic corridor, connecting the Reno-Sparks metro area with the fast-growing Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), which is projected to generate 35,000 to 50,000 jobs in the next two decades. Upgrading this vital infrastructure is essential for supporting the region's economic growth.

The details

Granite's $19 million preconstruction services agreement represents a major milestone toward the delivery of the anticipated $475 million construction phase of the I-80 East Widening Project. Granite's selection as the inaugural Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contractor follows its earlier role as the state's first Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contractor in 2012, reflecting NDOT's continued use of collaborative delivery methods on major infrastructure projects.

• The preconstruction services agreement was announced on February 13, 2026.

What’s next

The next step is for Granite to begin the preconstruction services work, which will help pave the way for the $475 million construction phase of the I-80 East Widening Project.