Broadway Viaduct Bridge Event
December 17, 2025Broadway Viaduct Bridge Event
December 17, 2025ASHE Carolina Piedmont presents:
Design-Build Delivery in a Constrained Corridor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:30am – 12pm – Registration & Networking
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Program
Dillworth Neighborhood Grille
911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Event Overview
Join ASHE Carolina Piedmont for a technical Lunch & Learn highlighting the design-build delivery of 17 miles of Express Lanes in the I-485 median, extending from I-77 to US-74, including direct connectors at Westinghouse Boulevard and Johnston Road, a new I-485/Weddington Road interchange, and modifications to the East John Street interchange.
This presentation will discuss the project’s construction timeline to completion, COVID-era impacts, and the design-build challenges and solutions employed to deliver a complex transportation corridor in a highly constrained environment. The discussion will also cover multi-agency coordination, traffic control strategies, and the design and construction of complex interchange improvements for NCDOT.
We encourage attendees to bring questions or submit them in advance to help guide the conversation and ensure a meaningful exchange of ideas.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, gain fresh perspectives, and contribute to the dialogue shaping our region’s transportation future.
Whether you’re a public- or private-sector professional, this event is a great opportunity to learn directly from local and state leaders while networking with fellow ASHE members and transportation peers.
Presenters:
Sean Melville, PE, ENV SP
Assistant Vice President, Civil Engineer – WSP
Sean is a transportation engineer and project manager with 14 years of experience at WSP, working on projects throughout North Carolina and the Southeastern United States. As an Assistant Vice President, Sean specializes in roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as complex interchange design and project management.
Lee Bradley, PE
Chief Estimator – Blythe Construction, Inc.
Lee has worked in the construction industry in North Carolina for 30 years. He currently serves as Chief Estimator at Blythe Construction, Inc., a role he has held for the past 11 years, supporting complex heavy civil and transportation projects across the region.
Prior to joining Blythe, Lee spent 15 years at Dellinger, Inc. in Monroe, North Carolina, where he served as Vice President of the Bridge Division, overseeing bridge construction, estimating, and project delivery throughout the state.
Josh Bachman
Operations Controls Manager – Blythe Construction, Inc.
Josh currently serves as Operations Controls Manager at Blythe Construction, Inc., where he has led scheduling and claims management efforts for the past seven years. Prior to joining Blythe, Josh worked as a Project Engineer on the Bonner Bridge Replacement project in the Outer Banks. He brings over 15 years of experience in heavy civil construction across Florida and North Carolina.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be available upon request.
The cost is just $30 for members or $50 for non-members who pay no later than Friday February 20, 2026. Please note, rates increase on the Saturday before the event and there are no refunds for no-shows. Lunch will be provided and PDHs will be available upon request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ashesecretary@gmail.com.