Parsons has locked in a roughly $22 million contract amendment to push forward multimodal upgrades along the I‑605 corridor in Los Angeles, the company announced Thursday. The award, tied to environmental and design work for the segment between I‑10 and I‑105, extends Parsons’ role on the project through late 2028, according to public records.
What the amendment covers
In a release, Parsons said the amendment, worth roughly $22 million, extends the company’s existing contract for 3.5 years and adds work tied to bicycle lanes, upgraded sidewalks, improved transit access and managed lanes. GlobeNewswire carried the company’s June 11 announcement.
On the public side, Metro’s Planning & Programming committee agenda lists the move as Modification No. 10 in the amount of $21,826,798, which brings Parsons’ total contract value to about $50.55 million and shifts the period of performance to December 30, 2028. Metro states that the funds will cover professional services to complete the project’s environmental phase.
How the work fits into wider plans
The I‑605 study is reviewing options that range from a no‑build scenario to ExpressLanes paired with walking, biking and transit upgrades, as Metro looks to link toll‑managed lanes with broader multimodal investments. Managed or tolled lanes are intended to keep traffic moving by pricing demand, but federal guidance notes that transparency, enforcement and data sharing are critical if the public is going to buy in.
Guidance from the FHWA says agencies should publish operations and revenue data and match pricing strategies with transit investments.
Next steps and public input
Metro plans to continue environmental review and conduct community outreach before any design or construction begins, with a draft environmental document slated for release in a later phase for public comment. The study area and the alternatives on the table are outlined on Metro’s project page.
Parsons has highlighted its long partnership with Metro and said the planned changes are intended to make travel along the corridor safer and more reliable. GlobeNewswire carries the company’s full statement and media contacts.
