Smart scale* - interchange IMP

Branch Civil Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for a SMART SCALE (Statewide Methodology for Evaluating Demonstrated Benefits, Costs, Effectiveness, and Efficiencies of Proposed Surface Transportation Improvements Relative to Costs) interchange improvement project. The contract, designated PO04544871-V8, was awarded on July 7, 2026, with a cumulative value of $53,837,075.11. The single line item represents one complete project delivery, priced at $53,837,075.11, with the deliverable to be directed to Mike Hall at VDOT.

While specific details regarding the exact geographic location, period of performance, and detailed scope of the interchange improvement work are not explicitly provided in the available documentation, this substantial contract award represents a significant infrastructure investment by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The contract structure and single-unit designation indicate a comprehensive project delivery model typical of major transportation infrastructure initiatives evaluated and prioritized through Virginia's SMART SCALE program, which is the state's systematic approach to allocating transportation funds based on demonstrated benefits and cost-effectiveness.