A joint venture between Skanska and Stacy Witbeck has secured a $1.9 billion contract to build a new light rail segment for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

The team will construct a 6.7-mile at-grade line in Van Nuys, adding to Metro's expanding transit network in the San Fernando Valley.

The large-scale award signals continued heavy investment in Southern California transit infrastructure, opening opportunities for subcontractors and suppliers tied to rail, grading, and civil work along the corridor.

Contractors pursuing public transit work in Los Angeles County should watch for subcontracting and procurement packages as the project moves into construction.