AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering and nuclear company, has landed a major role in shaping the future of transportation across the United States. The company has been chosen to lead the groundbreaking I-80 Enhancing Corridor Communications Roadmap Project, the nation's first cross-country digital infrastructure corridor. This ambitious project, backed by a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), aims to revolutionize data sharing and communication along the vital Interstate 80 (I-80) corridor.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Interstate 80 (I-80) Corridor Coalition selected AtkinsRéalis for this pivotal role. The I-80 corridor stretches a staggering 2,900 miles, connecting California to New Jersey and passing through numerous states. The project's scope encompasses collaboration with eleven state departments of transportation and three toll agencies, creating a unified network for real-time data exchange.

This digital infrastructure corridor promises to dramatically improve transportation efficiency, safety, and overall user experience. By enabling seamless communication between different jurisdictions, the roadmap will pave the way for advanced traffic management systems, quicker incident response times, and more informed decision-making for both transportation agencies and travelers. The project directly supports the US Department of Transportation's goals of modernizing infrastructure and fostering innovation in transportation. The specifics of the project are available at Benzinga.com.