Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) has been honored with a 2025 PDCA Project of the Year Award for its exceptional work replacing the Union Pacific Railroad Santa Barbara Hub Bridge--an environmentally sensitive, technically demanding coastal project where ICE® equipment played a critical role. The bridge sits along a protected stretch of the California coastline, a place where environmental sensitivity, cultural significance, and narrow construction windows shaped every decision. Despit ... Read more
California's High‑Speed Rail program continues to reshape the state's infrastructure, and one of its most critical behind‑the‑scenes efforts is now highlighted in the latest issue of PileDriver magazine. The Dutch John Cut trestle project, part of Construction Package 2‑3 in the Central Valley, showcases the essential role of temporary works and the deep foundation expertise required to build them. ICE® is proud to see our equipment at the center of this milestone.
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The Hanford Viaduct, located in Kings County, California, is currently under construction to bring high-speed rail to commuters of Hanford, CA. The Hanford Viaduct is the largest high-speed rail structure in the Central Valley spanning nearly 6,330 feet (about twice the height of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world). When complete, it will carry high-speed trains over the San Joaquin Valley Railroad and State Route 198. This section of the high-speed rail line will be a par ... Read more
