Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation for two infrastructure projects on Chicago's I-290 corridor, according to a company press release.

The first contract involves design services and project management for replacing the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad bridge, which serves as preparation for future widening of the I-290 corridor. The expressway currently handles more than 200,000 vehicles daily. Jacobs will use accelerated construction staging to minimize disruption in the freight corridor while protecting utilities.

The second project includes construction oversight and inspection services for installing a supplemental storm sewer beneath I-290. The work will be completed using tunneling methods to strengthen the corridor's resilience and capacity.

"By integrating our expertise in transportation, water and tunneling, we will deliver comprehensive infrastructure solutions that ease congestion, enhance safety for commuters and freight operators, while strengthening stormwater management to reduce flooding risks," said Tom Meinhart, Jacobs Executive Vice President.

Engineering News-Record ranks Jacobs as No. 2 in Transportation. The company reports approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and employs approximately 47,000 people across various infrastructure sectors including advanced manufacturing, cities, energy, environmental services, life sciences, transportation and water.