AtkinsRéalis to Operate and Manage Austin District Traffic Management Center for TxDOT

AtkinsRéalis to Operate and Manage Austin District Traffic Management Center for TxDOT

MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has been selected as the Project & Program Manager and Operations partner for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District's Traffic Management Center (TMC) in Austin, Texas. AtkinsRéalis will staff, operate, and monitor Austin District roadways under a two-year term contract with options to renew.  

"This award reflects AtkinsRéalis enduring commitment to TxDOT and our shared mission of advancing traffic management, mobility and safety across Texas and beyond. As one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, the need for resilient, data-driven technology has never been greater" said Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, AtkinsRéalis. "We look forward to delivering innovative and scalable solutions that enhance operational performance, improve safety and create lasting value for the traveling public."

AtkinsRéalis brings more than 14 years of continuous TMC operations support, a strong national portfolio, local leadership in Austin and former TxDOT operational expertise. This combination of national capability and local knowledge enables AtkinsRéalis to help transportation agencies modernize their traffic management, improve mobility and minimize travel disruptions for residents and visitors. With more than 35 major transportation infrastructure projects expected across Central Texas over the next decade, the Austin District TMC will be central to supporting the region's growth - serving as the operational hub for coordinating construction-related traffic management and mobility efforts.

"This contract reflects the strength of our people, the depth of our operational expertise, and our commitment to delivering innovative outcomes for our clients," said Byron Bright, President, U.S., AtkinsRéalis. "Winning the Austin District TxDOT TMC reflects the talent, dedication, and leadership of our Austin-based team and the transportation professionals who work every day to keep communities moving safely and efficiently."

AtkinsRéalis provides traffic management services to state transportation agencies across the United States, including in Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey and North Carolina. These programs collectively demonstrate AtkinsRéalis' ability to manage complex transportation operations and deliver measurable improvements in system performance and traveler safety. 

About AtkinsRéalis    

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital advisory services. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services and Nuclear, as steward of CANDU^® nuclear technology. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.  

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