Streets & Highways
All the roads that get you there
For more than 50 years, ESS has been building and restoring roadway infrastructure throughout the Midwest that millions of Americans depend on. Our reputation as a leader in highway and interstate construction is supported by dozens of high-profile, award-winning projects and hundreds of others that support our regional economic development.
Our roadway work includes projects for departments of transportation, turnpike authorities, municipalities, port authorities, and private developers. In every case, we work together with our project partners to navigate the curves and turns on the road to project success.
Railroads & Airports
Beyond Pavement — Keeping People and Products Moving
Our transportation expertise goes way beyond roads and highways. ESS is also a leading contractor for airport and railroad infrastructure projects. Over the years, we’ve earned the trust of top air and rail companies by upholding the absolute highest operating standards. No runway is too thick, no closure is too strict. Whether we’re working adjacent to live taxiways, runways, or rail lines, we operate at the highest levels to keep our clients up and running — no delays, no excuses.
- No stranger to working around live rail
- 24/7 work to limit operational downtime
- Strict scheduling around timetables
- In-house quality control team
Submarkets We Serve
Airports
Bridges & Structures
Pavement Preservation
Railways
Roadways & Highways
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE TO KEEP AMERICA MOVING
Recognition
Award-Winning Transportation Projects
We’re not the kind to rest on our laurels, but we’re proud of our people and the amazing work they do, which has earned some of our industry’s most prestigious awards.
AGC of Missouri
ABC – Heart of America
National ACPA – Concrete Paving Award
ABC – Arkansas
ABC – Arkansas
Our Teams in Action
Featured Transportation Projects
Our portfolio of roadway, railway, and airport projects features work that has shaped the face of the Midwest and continues to bring a positive impact to our region. The story behind each is unique, but the value is consistent — the ESS standard of quality is always met.
Frequently asked questions
Want to know more about our Transportation work?
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Who are some of the transportation partners ESS works with?
ESS has worked with numerous state departments of transportation to complete roadway construction and improvement projects. We are also a trusted partner of several airway and railroad companies including BNSF, Norfolk Southern, and others.
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What is the largest transportation project ESS has been awarded?
The $570-million US69 Express expansion project in Overland Park, Kansas for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). To date, it’s the largest single contract KDOT has awarded.
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How many transportation projects does ESS complete each year?
On average, ESS completes more than 100 transportation projects a year.
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What services does ESS offer that are commonly involved in transportation projects?
ESS is a full-service contractor capable of self-performing more than 85% of project work. For a complete list of capabilities, visit our services page of our website.
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Does ESS pursue bids for alternative delivery projects?
Definitely! Our teams are highly experienced in multiple project delivery methods, in addition to traditionally bid projects. We’ve successfully completed numerous design-build infrastructure projects. To dive deeper into our alternative delivery work, explore our projects page.
