Prince William County Transportation Project Wins Prestigious CMAA Award

Prince William County's Balls Ford Road Interchange project has been honored with the Project of the Year Award by the National Capital Chapter of the Construction Management Project Achievement Awards Program.  

This design-build project involved building a new grade-separated interchange at Prince William Parkway, relocating Balls Ford Road and constructing a bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The project was completed and officially opened to the public on April 29, 2024.  

As a result of the project, Balls Ford Road was expanded into a four-lane road with a raised median between Doane Drive and Devlin Road. The expansion also included extending the road by 0.4 miles beyond its original terminus to Jennell Drive. The total cost of the project was $109 million, and the funding for it came entirely from I-66 Outside the Beltway Concessionaire funds. 

The project was recognized for its innovative construction management and stood out in several areas, including cost management, risk mitigation, public awareness, safety management and sustainability. The Prince William County Department of Transportation collaborated with ATCS, P.L.C., a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, over several years to finish the Balls Ford Road Interchange. These factors led to ATCS being honored with the prestigious Project of the Year title. 

"The Department of Transportation is estatic to receive this recognition, which reflects not only our collaboration with ATCS, P.L.C. and Lane Construction but also the strong partnerships we maintained with our funding partners, including the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and the I-66 Express Mobility Partners," said Rick Canizales, Director of Prince William County Department of Transportation. "These partnerships were the cornerstone of this successful and award-winning transportation facility." 

The Balls Ford Road Interchange project not only addresses current traffic needs but also positions the county for future growth, enhancing mobility and safety for residents and businesses alike.  

"I am incredibly proud of this award, as it demonstrates the Department of Transportation's innovation and strategic approach to improving our infrastructure," said Prince William County Executive Chris Shorter. "This achievement highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, long-term solutions that benefit the entire community." 

To learn more about the Department of Transportation, visit pwcva.gov/transportation.