Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV Awarded $1.02B Second Avenue Phase II Contract
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) selected Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV to deliver design-build services for the Second Avenue Subway Phase II project.
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CHSRA Board Approves Consortium to Install Electrified Track and Systems
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors approved a team to install electrified high-speed rail track and systems.
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Awards Construction Manager Contract for Metro A Line Extension to Claremont
MONROVIA, Calif. – The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority board of directors awarded the construction manager contract for the 2.3-mile Pomona to Claremont A Line Extension to SSH Joint Venture.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2026
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line newsletter for May 2026. It includes construction updates and an interview with Maryland Transit Solutions Public Information Coordinator Chris Stokes.
Bridge Girders Installed for Blackmud Creek LRT Bridge
EDMONTON, Alberta – The City of Edmonton and Ledcor announce bridge girders have been installed for the Blackmud Creek LRT bridge.
Skanska, JV Partners Celebrate Completion of LA Metro Purple (D) Line Ext Section 1
LOS ANGELES – Skanska and its joint venture partners, Traylor Brothers, Inc. and J.F. Shea Construction celebrated the opening of LA Metro Purple (D) Line Extension Section 1 on May 8, 2026.
SkyTrain Station Construction Taking Place
LANGLEY, British Columbia – Along The Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension, crews have started construction on eight stations.
Maryland Gov. Moore Continues Tour, Visits Purple Line
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Governor West Moore toured the future Purple Line 16th Street – Woodside Station where the final segment of rail is installed.
MBTA to Begin Construction at Symphony Station June 6
BOSTON – The MBTA will begin construction on accessibility improvements at Symphony Station on June 6.
CTA, Chicago Public Schools Announce RLE Scholarship Program
CHICAGO – Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago Public Schools, and Mayor Johnson announced the “CTA Elevating Futures Red Line Extension Scholarship Fund” for those who seek to pursue construction and engineering-related careers.
Skanska Awarded $1.06B North Station Draw One Bridge Contract
BOSTON – The MBTA awarded a contract to Skanska to deliver the North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement and Associated Track & Signal Upgrades project.
Vossloh To Equip High-Speed Rail Line
PUEBLO, Colo. – Vossloh will manufacture ties at its Pueblo, Colorado plant that will be used to supply California High-Speed Rail.
Metrolinx Selects Aecon Alliance for Hamilton LRT Civil and Utilities Works Project
TORONTO – Aecon Group Inc. announced Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance has been selected for the Hamilton LRT Civil and Utilities Works project in Ontario.
GDC Awards Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 1C (Updated 5/4)
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) awarded the Hudson Tunnel Project construction package 1C to Traylor/Walsh/Skanska JV.
CTA Kicks Off 2026 Construction Season
CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen celebrated the 2026 construction season, which includes CTA’s Refresh & Renew program.
ATP Selects Kiewit Austin Partnership for OMF Project
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Transit Partnership selected Kiewit Austin Partnership (KAP) as the design-build contractor for the Operations and Maintenance Facility.
USDOT Announces $2B Investment in Rail Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will invest $2.04 billion into modernizing rail infrastructure across the country.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2026
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line newsletter for April 2026. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a message from Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs, II.
Tunneling Begins on Ontario Line
TORONTO – The Ontario government has started tunneling the Ontario Line.
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Receives Proposals for Pomona to Claremont Extension
POMONA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority received proposals from four contractor teams for “Construction Manager at Risk” for the 2.3-mile extension from Pomona to Claremont.