The $1 Billion Ohio River Tunnel 2026: How Lane-Brayman Won and How Every GC Can Position for America's Aging Water Infrastructure Wave Before IIJA Funding Expires

Lane-Brayman JV won a $1 billion contract to build a tunnel under the Ohio River — one of the largest water infrastructure awards of 2026. As data center work faces political headwinds, IIJA water infrastructure money is flowing at full speed. This episode breaks down the tunnel win, explains the water infrastructure opportunity, and gives contractors a playbook to get prequalified and positioned before the window closes.