August 31, 2023
In the News: Gov. Harry W. Nice/Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement Project Wins DBIA National Merit Award
The Gov. Harry W. Nice/Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement Project, spanning the Potomac River from Newburg, Maryland, to Dahlgren, Virginia, has earned a 2023 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) National Merit Award. GFT provided construction management and inspection services for the project, representing the Maryland Transportation Authority.
The original 1.7-mile, two-lane bridge was replaced with a new, innovative structure. The updated Nice Bridge is a 61-foot-wide structure featuring four 12-foot-wide lanes and a central median, offering enhanced traffic capacity, safety, and access for wide-load vehicles. The project prioritized sustainability by reusing river sediment and materials from the decommissioned bridge to rejuvenate wildlife habitats and promote local oyster growth.
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Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer
Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.
Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer
Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.
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