Case Study
I-85 Extension Study | Volkert
I-85 Extension Study | Volkert Location: Montgomery, AL to Mississippi state line Client: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Recognizing the need for an interstate link between I-85 in Montgomery and I- 59/20 near the Mississippi State Line, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) selected Volkert to conduct an extension study. Volkert assessed the feasibility and impact of the extension, developed possible build alternatives, and conducted public information and outreach efforts. Volkert’s draft Environmental Impact Statement, identifying a Preferred Alternative, was approved by the Federal Highway Administration in 2010. The extension will connect two of Alabama’s major interstate corridors, providing enhanced transportation and economic development throughout Al