Pickering provided engineering services for the construction of an interchange at Interstate 20 between the MS 475 (Airport Road) interchange and the MS 468 (Pearson Road) interchange, and design of a four- lane roadway from US 80 and Fox Hall Road/ Pirates Cove to MS 468 (Whitfield Road) in Pearl Mississippi. This project also includes a study to determine the proper location for the addition of a third lane in each direction on I-20 from the east ramp terminals at the I-20/MS 468 (Pearson Road) interchange on the west to the west ramp terminals at the I-20/MS475 (Airport Road) interchange on the east. Adjustments of each ramp/interstate connection due to future interstate widening at each existing interchange were also included.

The project included:

• A diamond interchange including bridge design
• Signal upgrade at US 80 and Fox Hall Road
• Warrant analysis at the new alignment and Old Whitfield Road
• Warrant analysis at the new alignment and New Whitfield Road (MS 468)
• Study to determine proper location for the addition of a third lane in each direction on I-20
• Adjustment of each existing ramp terminates at MS 468 interchange and MS 475 interchange
• Modification/reconstruction of permanent signage of I-20
• Environmental permits as required

Services included:

• Environmental studies including wetlands identification and permits as required
• Geo-technical Investigation
• ROW and Utility Certifications
• Preparation of ROW Plans Including Deed Research
• Preparation of Bridge Plans for underpass at I-20
• Field Surveys
• Traffic Control Plans
• Expert Witness Testimony as Required
• Design of Four-lane Approaches to the New Interchange