Delaware Department of Transportation – Elkton Road, Newark, DE
Role: Project Engineer
Technology: Bentley InRoads XM (predecessor to OpenRoads technology)
Scope: Full roadway reconstruction, multimodal upgrades, and intersection improvements
Summary
The Elkton Road project was a major corridor reconstruction from Casho Mill Road to Delaware Avenue, serving the University of Delaware and regional traffic. This project was a turning point in roadway design technology—it was the first time JMT used InRoads XM with template modeling tools, moving away from traditional design decisions and paving the way for what would become OpenRoads Technology.
I led the effort to fully model the entire project, including driveways and intersections—an uncommon practice at the time. This approach allowed us to manage the project’s complexity, which included multiple intersections, ADA compliance, construction phasing, and extensive utility coordination.
My Contributions
- Technology Pioneer: Introduced template-based modeling workflows, setting a precedent for future digital design practices at JMT.
- Full 3D Corridor Modeling: Modeled all intersections, driveways, and ADA features to improve accuracy and constructability.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: Managed collaboration across traffic engineering, stormwater, utilities, and landscaping teams.
- Construction Support: Provided Phase services during construction, resolving field issues and ensuring design integrity.
- Efficiency & Accuracy: Developed advanced quantity management techniques, building on lessons from Centre Road.
Impact
- Strengthened my role as a leader in technology-driven design, shaping future innovations.
- Delivered a complex corridor improvement project that enhanced safety, multimodal access, and drainage performance.
- Established JMT as an early adopter of digital modeling workflows, influencing firm-wide practices.
