Transportation in the Circumpolar Region

Tetra Tech offers specialized science and engineering expertise to support our clients’ most complex transportation infrastructure challenges in the circumpolar region. Our vast experience in planning, designing, and constructing public transportation projects in arctic and northern regions includes seasonal winter and ice roads, all-weather roads, highways, railways, airstrips, airports, and marine infrastructure.

As commercial industries increase efforts to tap vast natural resources in the circumpolar region, shipping activities in the Arctic have increased and become more costly. Tetra Tech’s scientists and engineers provide clear solutions to help our clients leverage their investments in transportation infrastructure through studies and designs that provide successful, enduring projects that withstand the region’s severe climate.

Our services include:

Road routing and location assessment in permafrost terrain
Geotechnical and permafrost engineering
Hydrotechnical engineering
Ice engineering
Structural design for ports, bridges, and culverts
Surfacing and pavement design for roads and airstrips
Facility design for airports
Quality control, quality assurance, and other services for infrastructure construction
Environmental impact assessment, consultation, and permitting for all stages the project life cycle