NIT Central Rail Project
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Last Updated: September 3, 2008
Project Description
The project calls for the installation of approximately 11,000 feet of track, ties and ballast, several switches, heavy-duty pavement in the rail yard area, site civil utility work and electrical work. When complete, this project will provide a centralized rail yard for NIT and significantly increase rail capacity at the terminal.
Current Estimated Construction Cost: $16,476,450
Earthwork operations are continuing on the eastern side of the project site. Utility work is nearing completion. Work on the last road and rail area adjacent to Fifth Street has begun. RCC pavement operations are complete, concrete pavement placement is 90% complete, and the crossing of Railroad Avenue with the new rail spurs has begun. Overall project is 80% complete.
Phase |
Target |
Actual |
| Start Design | June 29, 2006 | June 29, 2006 |
| Finish Design | February 2007 | March 2007 |
| Advertise | April 2007 | April 1, 2007 |
| Bids Due | May 8, 2007 | May 8, 2007 |
| Notice to Proceed | August 1, 2007 | August 1, 2007 |
| Substantial Completion | July 2, 2008 | Estimated September 2008 |
| Final Completion | August 1, 2008 | Estimated October 2008 |
Related Documents
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| New Switches + Railroad Avenue Crossing | 7/24/08 |
| Earthwork Operations | 3/13/08 |
| Progress Photos | 1/18/08 |
| Outfall Work | 11/9/07 |
| Earthwork & Utility Operations | 9/21/07 |
Project Location
Project Progress as of July 2008
Earthwork Operations
New Switches to Central Rail Yard
