NS Conneaut Bridge Replacement Wins 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award (Updated 3/17)
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
From the left, Nabil Hamadani (HDR), Amanda Presto (Mascaro), Jon Fisher (Mascaro), Mark Harmon (Mascaro), Ruth Brown (NS), Bob Breisinger (Mascaro), Michael Sondles (HDR).
Image and caption courtesy of Norfolk Southern
CLEVELAND - Norfolk Southern's Conneaut Bridge replacement has won the 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award.
According to the press release, Norfolk Southern’s project that was conducted with Mascaro Construction Company, LP, and HDR was recognized with the award from the Master Builders’ Association (MBA) of Western Pennsylvania. 20 trains cross the bridge daily. The original Conneaut Bridge measured 1,320-feet-long and was replaced with another 1,300-foot structure, while connecting Cleveland and Buffalo.
Norfolk Southern VP Engineering Ed Boyle said, “The Conneaut Bridge replacement is an investment in safety, Ohio, and our customers. . . This project represents progress, efficiency, and a continued commitment to providing safe, reliable, and resilient service throughout our network in the Buckeye State.”
Norfolk Southern Chief Engineer Bridges & Structures Ruth Brown said, “This project required extensive planning and careful coordination to complete the work in a way that mitigated disruption on a key part of our network. . . The recognition from the MBTA is a testament to the hardworking and dedication of our teams to continually deliver high-quality projects designed to last for generations.”
The Class I says it annually invests an estimated $1 billion into its infrastructure and that this work “supports the company’s mission to maintain the highest standards of safety and efficiency across its rail network, providing reliable service to customers and powering the nation’s economy.”
Below is a collection of images, courtesy of Norfolk Southern via LinkedIn, showcasing the work:
