Beneath the bustling streets of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, a historic piece of infrastructure is getting a much-needed upgrade. The Union Station Tunnel, originally constructed in 1902 by the Terminal Railroad Association, once served as a vital subway access point for 36 rail lines arriving at the iconic Union Station. Now, more than a century later, the tunnel is being rehabilitated to support modern transit needs while preserving its legacy. The project, led by Bi-State Development and M ... Read more
In the dense and demanding urban environment of New York City, foundation work isn't just a construction task--it's a logistical ballet. That's why when Yonkers Contracting Company (YCC) faced the challenge of installing large-diameter micropiles in tight quarters and complex ground conditions, they turned to trusted partners: International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®) and their assortment of powerful Comacchio Drill Rigs. At the center of the operation was the Comacchio MC-16, a com ... Read more
The Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project is a monumental $1.3 billion infrastructure upgrade, designed to enhance rail connectivity along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). As part of the O&G/Tutor Perini Joint Venture, crews are employing cutting-edge ICE® pile driving equipment to construct a new trestle work platform and support future railroad infrastructure.
At the heart of this operation, O&G crews are utilizing two ICE® IP-7 Hydraulic Impact Hammers, equipped wit ... Read more
Fairlee, Vermont, is home to Lake Morey, which boasts the longest ice-skating trail in the United States. This picturesque town, nestled between the Connecticut River and the Green Mountains, thrives on its natural beauty and close-knit community. Recently, the experts at Engineers Construction, Inc. (ECI) have been tasked with a rail culvert replacement project that will enhance the safety and efficiency of rail transportation, benefiting residents and businesses alike, by improving connectivit ... Read more
A Texas based special trade contractor who specializes in providing rail construction and maintenance services has been involved in the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project in San Antonio. This project, led by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), aims to expand and improve a 23-mile stretch of Loop 1604 to reduce congestion and enhance mobility. The contractor has most recently been working on a segment between Highway 281 and Redland Road to continue to ease congestion for San Antonio ... Read more
Polivka International, based in Charlotte, NC, specializes in railroad construction, project management, and industrial site development and is known for its expertise in rail infrastructure design and construction. Currently, they are set to conduct production drilling at a railroad site in Maryland using two Comacchio drill rigs rented from International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®). Known for their efficiency and reliability in drilling operations, the Comacchio CH 650 multipurpose d ... Read more
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
Driven Pile is Creating a Better Tomorrow
METRO Green Line Extension, SWLRT (Southwest Light Rail Project)
METRO Green Line Extension, known to some as SWLRT (Southwest Light Rail Project), is an investment into the future of Minnesota's growing economy. This Extension not only supplies a connection between cities, but it enables the sprawling workforce further access to jobs from across Minnesota, building local economies, and enabling reliable transportation for thousa ... Read more
Biggest Infrastructure Project in the Nation
112-Year-Old Train Bridge to be Replaced
Editor: Allison Braswell
Since the construction of Portal Bridge in 1910, it has become the busiest rail line in the entire Western Hemisphere. This swing-style rail bridge that spans the Hackensack River from Kearney to Secaucus, NJ has been working on her last legs. One out of seven times the bridge opens, it fails to close properly. Operational issues like this have been the culprit ... Read more
CSXT Railroad chooses OCCI for Bridge Replacement Project
ICE assists with rail bridge support efforts.
Editor: Debbie Reaney
The CSX Transportation Railroad bridge crossing built in 1927, recently required the replacement of its original timber framework where Lizard Creek meets the Tensaw River in Hurricane, AL because timber doesn't have the life span of the more modern steel and concrete methods of construction. OCCI of Fulton, MO was chosen to do the work due to thei ... Read more
