NIT Central Rail Project Phase II
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Last Updated: March 7, 2012
Project Description
This project is a follow-on to Phase I of the Central Rail Project to double the capacity of the existing rail yard at Norfolk International Terminal. The project includes demolition of an old warehouse and removal of the utilities to make way for the new rail yard, followed by the installation of six new rail lines for loading containerized cargo. The rail work expansion will add approximately 13,000 linear feet of railroad track and have heavy duty concrete pavement for port vehicles transporting containers from the ship cranes to the rail yard.. The project also includes upgrades to the water, drainage, sanitary, electrical and communication systems.
The project is funded through ARRA in conformance with the requirements of FHWA and VDOT.
Estimated Construction Cost: $10,100,000
The rail yard project was completed on July 22, 2011 and the tracks are now being used by VIT.
Phase |
Target |
Actual |
| Start Design | June 29, 2006 | June 29, 2006 |
| Finish Design | February 2007 | March 2007 |
| Advertise (Phase II) | October 2009 | October 2009 |
| Bids Due | January 2010 | January 2010 |
| Notice to Proceed | February 22, 2010 | February 22, 2010 |
| Substantial Completion | March 2011 | June 22, 2011 |
| Final Completion | April 2011 | July 22, 2011 |
Aerial of Completed Central Rail Yard
Completed Central Rail Yard
Bypass Track in Front of Vehicle Maintenance
Rail Yard in Use
