I-77 HOT Lanes Express
As the designated Hazardous Materials Manager (HMM) for the 26-mile I-77 High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes widening project, CES supported the project’s design-build contractor, Sugar Creek Construction, LLC, with comprehensive environmental consulting services. CES conducted or peer reviewed environmental site assessments to evaluate properties within and adjacent to the project’s corridor, documented pre-construction conditions of environmental features, developed an Environmental Management Plan, and performed regular site compliance inspections.
01 Project Scope:
The team managed asbestos and lead surveys, designed abatement plans for bridges and structures, and reviewed various environmental compliance documents. CES also conducted migratory bird assessments, monitored water quality, and coordinated with the design-build contractor, regulatory agencies, and subconsultants to ensure all hazardous materials were addressed in line with NCDOT and project requirements.
02 The Challenge:
With a project team newly relocated from Texas, the client sought a trusted local partner to navigate North Carolina’s environmental regulations and site conditions. CES stepped in to provide regional expertise, including detailed documentation of environmental features prior to construction and direct coordination with regulatory agencies like NCDEQ’s Division of Waste Management. The project’s fast-paced schedule and evolving site demands required quick mobilization, seamless communication, and proactive oversight across multiple subcontractors and disciplines.
03 The Result:
CES delivered responsive and dependable environmental oversight throughout the project’s five-year duration. The team’s agility and thorough documentation ensured the client avoided any environmental Notices of Violation. CES’s commitment to excellence and immediate responsiveness earned praise from the client, who stated that CES was the best environmental consultant they had worked with on similar projects.
