TRC to Give “Old Mississippi River Bridge” a Facelift

TRC Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRR) announced today that it was awarded a three-step contract valued in the $1.5 to $3 million range by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) to provide design and construction support services for the complete rehabilitation of the U.S. 190 “Old Mississippi River Bridge” located in Baton Rouge, LA. Once completed, construction on the $80 million project, which is scheduled to begin in approximately two years, is expected to extend the life of the historic bridge and prevent further deterioration.

The Old Mississippi River Bridge, built in 1940, is a 12,200-foot long steel truss bridge, and is one of only two bridges crossing the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. In 2005, TRC conducted an in-depth inspection of the bridge, which revealed signs of deterioration. Under the new agreement, the bridge will undergo a complete rehabilitation design led by TRC as Prime Consultant. Scope of the project work includes approximately 40-50 steel and/or concrete structural repairs, the application of an epoxy co-polymer overlay to the bridge deck and removal of deteriorating lead-based paint with an application of a new coating system. These repairs are expected to extend the life of the bridge and eliminate the need for a complete replacement by restoring and strengthening the existing structure.

“TRC has collaborated with the LA DOTD on numerous projects throughout the state and is honored to continue our relationship on such an important project for the state of Louisiana,” said Durk Krone, TRC’s project principal. “The Old Mississippi Bridge is just one example of the hundreds of bridges and highways across the U.S. that are in definite need of repair and/or restoration. We are optimistic that we will likely see more projects similar to this one as the government begins to grant additional funds toward repairing the country’s aging infrastructure.”

“With a transportation asset that is such a critical link between East and West Baton Rouge, we needed a firm with expertise managing a project of this magnitude,” said Francisco Gudiel, LA DOTD project manager. “TRC’s reputation and strength in rehabilitation design on large infrastructure projects, along with the previous work the firm has completed for us, made it an easy selection.”

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TRC creates and implements sophisticated and innovative solutions to the challenges facing America’s environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. The Company also is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, and construction management services to commercial and government customers across the country. For more information, visit TRC’s website at www.TRCsolutions.com.

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