Balancing infrastructure with environmental preservation in the variety of terrain types the project runs through, including coastal areas, forests and wetlands, was particularly challenging. The project team also took steps to protect wildlife, including constructing wildlife crossings.

The project was made possible by the use of “unconventional construction techniques, leveraging geosynthetic materials and advanced soil stabilization methods,” according to the team. It was completed on time and within budget, taking into account tasks added to the original project scope, the team adds.