Project Name
Durfee Avenue Grade Separation
Project Type
New Construction
Completion Date
2022
Location
Pico Rivera, CA
Project Description
The Durfee Avenue Grade Separation Project separates the roadway and the railroad tracks on Durfee Avenue in the City of Pico Rivera. A roadway underpass was constructed on Durfee Avenue between Beverly Road and Whittier Boulevard under the Union Pacific railroad tracks with retaining walls and a new railroad bridge. Major construction activities began in February 2020 with the closure of Durfee Avenue for underpass and bridge construction. Project cost is estimated at $107.8 million. Project was completed in May 2022.
The project will reduce an estimated 15.3 vehicle-hours of delay each day at the crossing which is traversed by 49 trains per day, projected to increase to 91 trains by 2025. Durfee Avenue carries 13,600 vehicles per day which is projected to increase to 14,300 vehicles by 2025. The project will eliminate delays for emergency responders and crossing collisions. Ten collisions have been recorded at the crossing since 1981, resulting in five fatalities. Safety for pedestrians and bicyclists will be improved, with 563 pedestrians and 214 bicyclists counted over a 14-hour period in January 2013. Emissions from idling vehicles will be reduced and locomotive horn noise eliminated.
Scope of Work
Construct and Remove 4,700TF of UPRR Shoofly Tracks with CWR & Wood/Concrete Ties
Owner
Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority (ACE)
Additional Information
For more details visit https://www.theaceproject.org/

12771 Imperial Highway
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562.944.7985
info@japlacek.com
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Project Name
Baldwin Avenue Grade Separation
Project Type
Design and Construction
Completion Date
June 2014
Location
El Monte, CA
Project Description
In coordination with UPRR, construct Double Shoofly Track for construction of new bridge for UPRR Mainline Tracks. As a Subcontractor to Sully-Miller Contracting, JA Placek Construction Co. was responsible for installation & removal of Shoofly Tracks.
Scope of Work
Construct approximately 3,000TF (track-feet) of Double Shoofly Tracks and one (1EA) Power Operated #15 Turnout with 136# CWR and Wood Ties. After completion of new bridge and new Mainline Tracks, remove and dispose 3,000TF of Shoofly Track.
Owner
Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority (ACE)
Additional Information
For more details visit https://www.theaceproject.org/

12771 Imperial Highway
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562.944.7985
info@japlacek.com
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