The purpose of this final design construction project is to fully replace the curtis creek bridge and the ghost hollow creek bridge, which are constructed of timber and steel, with steel and…

The federal Project Grant award by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program (CFDA 20.325) will fully replace the Curtis Creek Bridge and the Ghost Hollow Creek Bridge with steel and concrete structures. The $3,611,769 award to Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) will bring the bridges to a state of good repair, reduce roadway congestion, decrease diesel fuel consumption by 500,000 gallons annually starting in 2036, and reduce vulnerability to changes in water levels. The project aims to strengthen the BJRY's Marblehead Spur Line, support the region's freight rail needs for the foreseeable future, and allow for continued economic growth in a qualified Opportunity Zone. Key project tasks include project management, final design, and construction, to be completed by October 31, 2027.

The purpose of this final design construction project is to fully replace the curtis creek bridge and the ghost hollow creek bridge, which are constructed of timber and steel, with steel and concrete bridge structures to bring them to a state of good repair. He project will reduce roadway congestion by keeping freight on the rail system and allow the railway to meet demands for the next 80 years. Additionally, the project will reduce diesel fuel consumption by 500,000 gallons annually starting in 2036 and reduce vulnerability to changes in water levels. New bridges will allow bjry to fully support the region s freight rail needs for the foreseeable future, ensure that bjry can provide a continuous and safe transportation option for shippers, strengthen bjry s marblehead spur line, and allow for an economic growth to continue in a qualified opportunity zone. The class 1 beneficiary is bnsf the primary beneficiary is bjry. The tasks are (task 1) project management (deliverables: detailed project work plan, budget, schedule, and final performance report), (task 2) final design package, and (task 3) construction.