Sanford Contractors is proud to celebrate the completion of the final bridge package for the I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop, a decades-long infrastructure effort that improves mobility and strengthens regional connections across Cumberland County.

In 2023, Sanford Contractors earned a Carolinas AGC Pinnacle Partner Award for work on an earlier section of the corridor, continuing our role as a trusted partner in delivering this important infrastructure for the region.

Project: I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop – Final Bridge Package

Service Period: November 2022 – May 2025

Division: Bridge Construction  

Client: NCDOT/Branch Civil

Scope: The final section of the I-295 Outer Loop represents one of the Bridge Division’s most complex undertakings to date. Spanning five job sites, the work included six bridge structures and two of the widest bridge decks in company history: Camden Road at 117 feet wide and Strickland Bridge at 140 feet wide.

Challenges: Working under an aggressive schedule, the Sanford Contractors team carefully balanced resources, personnel, and equipment to maintain efficiency and safety across all job sites. Through proactive planning, disciplined management, and close collaboration with project partners, the bridge package was delivered several months ahead of schedule and within budget.

Success: Completion of this section marks a major milestone in the I-295 Outer Loop, an effort first envisioned in the late 1980s and under construction for more than 25 years. Once fully open, the corridor will provide vital interstate connectivity between Fort Bragg, I-95, and communities throughout Cumberland County.

The I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop reflects the teamwork, precision, and commitment to quality that define Sanford Contractors’ approach to every project.

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