Howard Street Tunnel reopening

Baltimore, Maryland—CSX Corporation, a Class I railroad operating across the USA’s East Coast, officially announced the reopening of the expanded Howard Street Tunnel on September 26.

The 1.7-mile-long freight rail tunnel runs between Baltimore and Philadelphia, alongside the I-95 rail corridor in the city of Baltimore. Originally built in 1895, the tunnel underwent a significant expansion program over the last three years to enhance intermodal connectivity between the East Coast and the Midwest, enable double-stack container trains to move through Baltimore, and reduce overall emissions and congestion along the I-95 corridor. The tunnel serves as a critical link between the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) and consumer markets in the Midwest.

“The completion of the Howard Street Tunnel reflects the dedication of our people—a once-in-a-generation achievement that will drive commerce, jobs, and growth across Maryland and the East Coast for decades. This project reinforces CSX’s position as a high-performing, customer-focused railroad investing for profitable growth.”
— Joe Hinrichs, president and CEO, CSX

The project was widely considered a challenging tunnel project by the industry, especially with regard to the track lowering and structural modifications needed to allow the transportation of double-stacked containers through the tunnel. Hatch served as the prime designer for the Skanska-Fay Joint Venture, working closely with the owner and contractor to evaluate and create customized technical solutions to mitigate the perceived risks.

Using a progressive design-build approach, the project was completed on budget and ahead of schedule.

“The Howard Street Tunnel project will transform Maryland and the Port of Baltimore. Once completed, this initiative will help grow our economy by expanding business for the Port and creating thousands of jobs. In partnership, we are building pathways to work, wages, and wealth for all.”
— Wes Moore, Maryland Governor

Click here to learn more about Hatch’s role on this important project. 

 

 

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