East Bound Re-Route Construction for the East Side Access Project
Location: LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS / SCOPE OF WORK
New Grade-Separated Track Crossing: Design and construction of a grade-separated crossing to reroute Amtrak and Long Island Railroad (LIRR) trains, improving rail operations
Track, Traction Power, and Catenary System Upgrades: Removal of existing systems and installation of new CWR track, trackbed, traction power, and catenary structures and wires to support Amtrak, LIRR, & NJT train movement.
Drainage Upgrades: Install new track underdrains, catch basins, stormwater sediment separator, and pipes to improve stormwater drainage. Installed Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liner to rehabilitate existing storm sewer pipe.
Advanced Track Work: Installation of five #15 turnouts, three #20 turnouts, a #6 Rigid Diamond Crossover, insulated joints, and third rail systems for improved rail connectivity.
Signal and Electrical Enhancements: Installation of communications hut, conduits, troughs, duct benches, and pull boxes to support LIRR and Amtrak electric and signaling systems.
Structural Installations: Construction of concrete tunnel structures for rerouted tracks under existing rail lines and the NYC DOT Honeywell Avenue Bridge.
SOE and Monitoring Systems: RMJV installed soldier pile and lagging support of excavation systems with tiebacks, excavation dewatering systems, and geotechnical and structural monitoring for the construction of the Eastbound Re-Route structure.
Fit out of EBRR Structure: Installation of fire protection standpipe, FRP handrails, ladders, and fence, security systems and equipment, tunnel lighting, and signage
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The goal of this project was to re-route track carrying Metro-North, LIRR and Amtrak trains, ultimately improving the daily travels of thousands of commuters.
The work under Contract CH058B consisted of the final design and construction of a new grade-separated crossing, including excavation and grading for the track alignment. Existing track and catenary systems were removed, and excavation and grading were performed prior to the track alignment. Track subgrade, underground utilities, and drainage were also upgraded. The track installation included two #20 turnouts, insulated joints, compromise joints, and transition rails, as well as third rail systems. Catenary structures and wires were constructed supporting Amtrak train movement. The electrical work included the installation of conduits, troughs, and pull boxes to enable signaling systems for LIRR and Amtrak.
Various other structures were installed, including structures to enable routing of the new Eastbound Reroute (RT) Track under the newly reconstructed Eastward LI Passenger (REP) and reconstructed Line 3 (RL3) tracks and the NYC DOT Honeywell Ave Bridge.
The RCC Team provided the SOE Systems as required to install the RT Structure, provided geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring systems, as well as drainage facilities for the Eastbound Re-Route Structure and RT Track.
Final design and construction of a new grade-separated crossing, including excavation and grading for the track alignment. Existing track and catenary systems were removed, and excavation and grading were performed prior to the track alignment. Track subgrade, underground utilities, and drainage were also upgraded. The track installation included two #20 turnouts, insulated joints, compromise joints and transition rails, as well as third rail systems. Catenary structures and wires were constructed to support the Amtrak train movements. The electrical work included the installation of conduits, troughs and pull boxes to enable signaling systems for LIRR and Amtrak. Railroad Construction Company, Inc. provided the SOE Systems as required to install the RT Structure, provided geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring systems, as well as drainage facilities for the Eastbound Re-Route Structure and RT Track. This project was completed as a joint venture operation with Michels Corporation.
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