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This news article is about the #LOSSAN #Rail Relocation Project in #SanDiego County. Here are the key points I've gathered: 1. The project aims to relocate the rail tracks off the eroding #DelMar bluffs to improve safety and efficiency. 2. #SANDAG has released a "Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report," marking the start of an 18-month environmental review process. 3. Three alignment options are being considered, all involving tunnels due to the steep grade in Del Mar. 4. The public can provide input on the project through July 19, 2024, and attend a meeting on June 18, 2024, for more information. 5. The environmental process is expected to be complete by the end of 2025, with the design-build phase beginning in 2026 and completion slated for 2035. 6. The LOSSAN rail corridor is crucial for both passenger and freight transportation, with 3.7 million daily users and over $1 billion in goods transported annually. 7. The project has received significant funding from state and federal grants to support the construction of new tracks, a special events platform, and the replacement of the San Dieguito Lagoon rail bridge. This project appears to be a significant undertaking that will address long-standing safety and operational issues along the LOSSAN rail corridor. The public input process and environmental review will be critical in determining the best alignment option and minimizing the project's impact on the community and environment.

Network Rail invests £33 million to stabilise a critical section of the East Coast Main Line 🚧 Near Browney Curve in Durham, engineers have been working since September 2023 to address ongoing land movement that could lead to major disruptions in passenger and freight services due to landslips. 🔧 Key project highlights: Pile Installation: 529 piles, up to 25 meters deep, are being driven into the ground. The 400th pile has already been installed! Drainage Improvements: Enhanced drainage systems are being implemented to prevent waterlogging. Embankment Reshaping: The embankment is being widened and regraded for improved stability. Environmental Measures: New trees and wildflower meadows are being planted to help stabilise the ground. The project is now 75% complete and is expected to wrap up this autumn, with final land reshaping continuing until spring 2025. The work is being carried out in collaboration with contractor Story, with piling progressing at six piles per day. 🛤️ Jon Calvert, Network Rail’s portfolio delivery director, stated: "Keeping the railway running safely and smoothly is what we’re here to do, and it’s paramount for us to take proactive action like here at Browney Curve to prevent problems before they happen. This is a mammoth worksite, the largest of its kind in Network Rail’s Eastern region, and our engineers are working tirelessly to secure the East Coast Main Line for the future. It’s a huge achievement to have done this while causing minimal disruption to this vital rail route, which will soon be better protected for passengers and freight for years to come."

When it comes to Buy Clean policies the asphalt industry still lags behind concrete in securing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have paved the way for low carbon infrastructure. These landmark acts incentivize state transportation agencies and the asphalt industry to reduce carbon emissions in federally funded projects. Despite the significant $1.1 trillion allocated, only 17% has been spent as of April 2024, raising concerns of potential clawbacks by Congress. States like California and Colorado are leading the charge in Buy Clean policies. As the 2024 elections approach, the future of these initiatives hangs in the balance, with potential shifts in policy depending on the political landscape. Read the full article: Snapshot of State DOT and Industry Interest in Low Carbon Asphalt https://lnkd.in/gZeDHS_9 #SustainableInfrastructure #BuyClean #LowCarbonAsphalt #IIJA #IRA #asphalt #lowcarbonasphalt #EPD #buyclean #jayscorner #ARCA #asphaltlife #aramid #acexp #ESG @jay hansen

Did you know it costs an average of $2 to $3 million to construct a mile of rural road in the USA? Ouch! Learn how you can save on construction costs in your county or township by reading our blog "Low-Cost Rural Road Construction" here: https://hubs.li/Q02gmXhW0 #Substrata #ruralroads #PermaZyme #countyroads #lowcostroads

How is implementation of "Buy Clean" programs, policies and grants going as we reach the halfway point of IIJA? Not as fast as hoped which carries risks for the asphalt industry. Find out why in this post just published in Jay's Corner! #jayscorner #arca #surfacetech #lowcarbonasphalt

Interesting to read the proposed definition of #GreyBelt in the consultation on the #NPPF. We will be in for an interesting time arguing about the purposes of land being in the #GreenBelt. #planning Grey belt: For the purposes of Plan-making and decision-making, grey belt is defined as land in the Green Belt comprising Previously Developed Land and any other parcels and/or areas of Green Belt land that make a limited contribution to the five Green Belt purposes (as defined in para 140 of this Framework) but excluding those areas or assets of particular importance listed in footnote 7 of this Framework (other than land designated as Green Belt). https://lnkd.in/gTtHe9zM

JUST PUBLISHED - The Impact of New Investment at Georgia Ports Authority: https://lnkd.in/gJhW5zKe #commercialconstruction, #commercialcontractor, #atlantaconstruction, #PEMB, #butlerbuildings, #atlantabusiness, #building, #commercialbuilders, #rainwaterconstruction #roofing #roofmaintenance #commercialroofing

London’s £4.5bn super sewer has now been turned on after eight years of construction work. The first four of 21 sites have been switched on with the new tunnel starting to protect the River Thames from sewage pollution for the first time. Valves, which operate like giant gates, are now open at four sites with the rest due to come online in the coming months when the sewer will reach full operating capacity next year. In May the new 25km super sewer was connected to the 6.9km Lee Tunnel – completing the full ‘London Tideway Tunnel’ network which has a combined capacity of 1.6m m3. Tideway CEO Andy Mitchell said: “This is an important moment for the Thames. The super sewer has been switched on and is starting to protect the river from sewage pollution. “After eight years of construction, in which almost 25,000 people have contributed more than 40 million working hours, this system is operating for the first time. “These are early days, with more connections to make and further testing to come, but the super sewer’s positive influence on the health of the Thames will increase over the coming months – and London will soon be home to the cleaner, healthier river it deserves.” Teams are now working to bring the system into full operation. This involves connecting the remaining discharge points to the new super sewer and testing the entire system during different weather conditions, including heavy storms. The Tideway project is being delivered by an alliance of contractors. The west region is being delivered by a joint venture of BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and Balfour Beatty. The central region is being delivered by a joint venture of Ferrovial Agroman UK and Laing O’Rourke. The east region is being delivered by a joint venture of Costain, Vinci Construction Grands Projets and Bachy Soletanche. System integration is being delivered by Amey, which is responsible for providing process control, communication equipment and software systems for operation, maintenance and reporting across the Thames Tideway Tunnel system. [Construction Enquirer] #tideway #supersewer #london #thames

Infrastructure and utility costs for subdivided land can vary significantly depending on factors such as the size of the development, the existing infrastructure, and the location of the land. https://lnkd.in/gC_dAtye

Bawumia’s comprehensive tolling policy: A deep dive into its feasibility and equity The cessation of toll collection on public roads in 2021 left a significant revenue gap, raising questions about sustainable road construction and maintenance funding models #AsaaseNews https://lnkd.in/dDmvbtp6