November 2009
WSDOT and the Port of Pasco completed a grant agreement to spend federal funds that will be used for this project. The Port of Pasco awarded the contract after advertisement for bids in October. Work is expected to begin in December and expected to be completed by the end of March 2010.
Overview
The Port of Pasco is making a series of improvements to the network of railroad tracks that serve the Big Pasco Industrial Center. These improvements, collectively known as the Intermodal Transportation Terminal Project, are intended to support economic development in the region by providing better rail access to agricultural and industrial shippers. The five-phase project includes removing and replacing older rails with modern tracks that can handle heavier and longer trains, container terminal tracks along the Columbia River, road/rail crossing improvements, and a second connection to the BNSF Railway main line tracks. The first three phases have been completed at a cost of $5.4 million.
Why is WSDOT
working with the Port of Pasco to improve rail access at the Port?
WSDOT is the state agency that administers state and federal transportation funds that are spent on rail projects in Washington State. WSDOT has worked with Port of Pasco over the past several years to improve the port’s rail system and help Washington’s business community gain better access to rail transportation.
The End Result
The completion of this project will provide a new eastern access point to the BNSF Railway’s main line track.
This new connection will allow trains to access the industrial center from both the east and west ends of the facility and permit hook and haul delivery.
Project Benefits
- More efficient train movements in and out of the Big Pasco Industrial Center.
- Better rail access for agricultural and industrial shippers.
- Regional economic development.
What is the project timeline?
The project will be constructed in mid-2009 and be completed in October 2009.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Federal Funding - $882,000
- Total Funding From All Sources - $882,000
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Randy Hayden
Port of Pasco Director of Planning and Engineering
904 E Ainsworth Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: 509.547.3378
E-mail: Randy Hayden
Mike Rowswell
Project Manager
WSDOT State Rail and Marine Office
PO Box 47407
Olympia, WA 98504-7407
Phone: 360-705-7930
E-mail: Mike Rowswell
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