Austin, Texas Selects Consortium for Light Rail
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 23, 2026
The selection of Austin Rail Constructors for the United States===Austin, Texas light rail project is a positive development for the construction and transportation sectors, particularly for Stacy and Witbeck and Sundt Construction. This nearly $7 billion project is expected to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in United States===Austin, Texas and United States===Texas.
The United States===Project Connect has selected the Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) consortium, a joint venture between Stacy and Witbeck and Sundt Construction, to build the light rail system in United States===Austin, Texas. This multi-year contract, with main construction scheduled to begin in 2027, marks a significant milestone for the project. The ARC consortium will be responsible for the design and delivery of nearly all system components, including tracks, stations, and bridges. The project, estimated at nearly $7 billion, will establish an approximately 16-kilometer line with 15 stations, improving urban mobility and creating thousands of jobs and economic opportunities in United States===Austin, Texas and United States===Texas. A future extension to the airport is also planned.
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