Metro Gold Line Gives OK to Start Foothill Extension Segment
The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority has issued a “full notice to proceed” to Foothill Transit Constructors – A Kiewit Parsons Joint Venture for the $486-million Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa light-rail alignment project.
The go-ahead affords the Kiewit Parsons JV the ability to implement all aspects of the design-build contract, including design and construction of the 11.5-mi of tracks, stations, crossings, bridges, utilities and maintenance facility. The total project budget for this second phase is $735 million.