BNSF Shares Bridge Construction Update; Expected Completion in 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. – BNSF gives an update on the construction of the bridge that crosses over the Missouri River.
Bridges/Tunnels
Excavating Launch Shaft for Ontario Line Begins
TORONTO – The Ontario government has begun excavating the launch shaft for the Ontario Line subway tunnels at Exhibition Station.
STV-Naik Joint Venture Proceed with CM Services for Amtrak’s ERT Project
NEW YORK CITY – STV and Naik Consulting Group, PC, have announced they have received a notice to “Proceed to provide Construction Management (CM) services for Amtrak’s East River Tunnel (ERT) Rehabilitation project.”
Sound Transit’s Eastside Light Rail Projects: Photo Update
SEATTLE – Sound Transit has released photos of projects on the Link light rail extensions to connect the Eastside with the rest of its network.
CN’s Engineering Team Replaces Rail Bridge
OSAGE, Iowa – CN’s engineering team has finished work on replacing a bridge on the Osage line.
OCTA Receives Funding from Federal and State Agencies for Vital Coastal Rail Corridor Improvements
ORANGE, Calif. – The Orange County Transportation Authority secured essential funding [last] month from state and federal partners that will advance vital enhancements to help stabilize the rail corridor where it runs along the vulnerable coastline through San Clemente.
SANDAG and Caltrans Begin Construction of Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track Project in North County
SAN DIEGO –– This week, SANDAG and Caltrans crews [started] construction on the Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track project.
Sound Transit Completes Longest Bridge in Light Rail System
SEATTLE – Sound Transit has completed the longest bridge in light rail work. In the Federal Way and Kent neighborhoods, Sound Transit could begin testing its system integration by the end of 2024.
SBCTA Seeking Public Comment on Proposed ONT Connector Project
SAN BERNADINO COUNTY – The San Bernadino County Transportation (SBCTA) will seek feedback from the public on environmental documents for the proposed ONT Connector project.
Long Bridge Ground Breaking Held in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), together with officials including U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner as well as U.S. Representatives Gerry Connelly and Abigail Spanberger, this week participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the state’s Long Bridge Project.
Ontario Line Construction Progress; Don Valley Crossing and West Don Crossing
TORONTO – Construction has begun on two new bridges located in the northern segment of the Ontario Line, according to a release from Metrolinx.
Bridge Issue on Norfolk Southern Mainline Suspends Amtrak Crescent Service South of Atlanta
ATLANTA –– A bridge issue on the NS mainline has suspended Amtrak Crescent service south of Atlanta through at least today (Thurs., 10/3.)
$472MM Awarded to Replace North Station Draw One Bridge
BOSTON – $472 million was awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge.
Broward County Releases Rail Bridge Designs
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Broward County has released conceptual designs for a bridge over New River in Fort Lauderdale.
New Construction Vehicle Access Tunnel Coming to MBTA’s Red Line
BOSTON – The MBTA will install a construction vehicle access tunnel as a way to improve Red Line service.
MBTA’s Dorchester Ave Bridge Opens Sept. 23
BOSTON – The MBTA announced the Dorchester Avenue Bridge will open at 4:00am on September 23, 2024.
Amtrak Breaks Ground on Connecticut River Bridge
OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak has begun construction on the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme in Connecticut.
Pie-IX Railway Bridge Project Begins
MONTREAL – Structural work has begun on the Pie-IX rail bridge rehabilitation project. The project is scheduled for December 2025.
City Officials Approve Letter of No Objection for Sioux City Rail Bridge Rebuild
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.
Canadian National Bridge Collapses
FORT FRANCES, Ontario –– A Canadian National bridge that provides a connection to Thunder Bay, Ont. collapsed this week.