Construction Activities
Crews are installing ground anchors into the large slope between the railroad tracks and the Cyprus Shore community to prevent the slope from pushing the tracks further toward the coast. Two rows of ground anchors – 104 in row one and 116 in row two – are being drilled into bedrock deep beneath the slope.
Row one ground anchor installation
Contractors reached an important milestone in January 2023. The first row of 104 anchors has been installed and secured. Crews began excavation activities for row two in mid-January, and work is expected to continue through late March.
Work hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and crews may work on Saturdays as needed. No overnight work is anticipated.
This work may be loud. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.
Construction Schedule
Project completion has been extended to late March due to site conditions and inclement weather. Contractors must revise their approach to installing several anchors at the south end of the project to ensure existing foundation piles are not impacted. This change along with recent rains have combined to delay the project schedule.
Row one of grade beams and tieback installation
Community Impacts
Residents may hear back-up alarms from construction equipment; the alarms are required by state regulation. In addition, train horns may be sounded, a requirement of when workers are present near the tracks. Crews will use lights during evening operations, as needed.
Safety
To ensure pedestrian safety, crossing tracks outside of designated access paths is prohibited. Anyone entering the rail property could be cited for trespassing.