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Project Title & Location
Tacoma R.M.D. RR Morton Line Repairs - Phase 2– Pierce & Lewis Co.
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Project Description
Constructs Phase 2 of Tacoma Rail Mountain Division’s Morton line upgrade to restore rail service after 1996 floods, maintaining more than 200 jobs and potential to divert 16,000 heavy truck trips per year from state highways.
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Contractor/Consultant
City of Tacoma
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Recent Progress
Construction began in July 2003, under a small contract for immediately needed upgrades, with that portion completed in mid-December. Construction will continue under a second agreement scheduled to begin in early 2004 to complete the upgrades and increase traffic on the rail line. Full completion is anticipated before the end of the biennium.
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Design Construction Impacts
No construction issues were encountered during the now-completed first stage of construction and none are anticipated during the final stage.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Contractually the railroad is responsible for all environmental impacts and compliances. It is anticipated there may be some issues due to bridge repairs and the proximity of general rehabilitation to wetlands.
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Impacts to Traffic
Track work will be done around scheduled train operations.
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