Transportation

OHare Runway 9L-27R Paving

Chicago, Ill.

As part of a modernization program at O'Hare International Airport, a Kiewit-led joint venture completed a $62 million project to construct Runway 9L-27R. The project included constructing a full-length parallel taxiway and associated high-speed exit and crossover taxiways between the parallel taxiway and the runway.

Suncor Athabasca River Bridge

Ft. McMurray, Alta.

This fast-track $25 million project involved the design and construction of a 391-metre-long by 22.5-metre-wide, five-span bridge crossing the Athabasca River south of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Denver Union Station

Denver, Colo.

The Union Station Transit Improvement Project is transforming Denver's historic Union Station into a regional multi-modal transportation hub. The 19.5 acre, $374 million project is located in downtown Denver and includes an underground bus terminal (23 FT below grade) containing 22 bus slips; 40,000-square-foot underground passenger concourse; eight-track commuter rail station; and the relocation of the existing light rail station.

VivaNext H3

Markham, Ont.

The vivaNext - H3 Project is part of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation's plan for the next generation of rapid transit. The project includes the construction of rapidways — dedicated centre bus lanes — and 22 state-of-the-art station platforms. The 6.4-kilometre project will transform the Highway 7 corridor into a visually appealing and pedestrian-friendly environment.

Everett Naval Station Carrier Pier

Everett, Wash.

The $56 million Puget Sound Carrier Support Complex project included construction of a 1,680-foot-long by 126-foot-wide carrier pier and a 470-foot-long by 144-foot-wide marginal wharf for escort vessels. Ship service utilities included steam, potable water, sanitary sewer, and shore power electrical service and communications lines.

Chaudiere Bridge Rehabilitation

Lévis, Qué.

Work for this $13.5 million project included widening the eastbound side of the bridge, adding a new support arch to create room for another traffic lane and rehabilitation of the existing 132-metre structure.

Graving Dock No. 3 Emergency Repair

Groton, Conn.

This $22 million emergency repair contract provided structural stability to Graving Dock #3 after a sheetpile cell catastrophically erupted. Kiewit successfully dewatered the dock and strengthened the cell. The team's impressive performance led to a follow-on contract to provide permanent repairs to the dock.

Graving Dock No. 3 Permanent Repair

Groton, Conn.

After successfully completing the emergency repair contract at Graving Dock #3, General Dynamics awarded Kiewit the $38 million long term repair project. Crews developed an innovative concrete mix that allowed quick turnaround of formwork, enabling them to meet the project's demanding schedule.

National City Marine Terminal Wharf

San Diego, Calif.

This $22.5 million, 1,025-foot-long wharf extension at the National City Marine Terminal radically increased the cargo-handling capacity, permitting simultaneous berthing of two 700-foot-long ships capable of carrying as many as 2,000 vehicles each.

POLA Berth 302-305 Container Wharf

Los Angeles, Calif.

This container wharf - the largest in the country - is more than 4,000 feet long and can accommodate up to four container ships simultaneously. The project received a 1997 Marvin M. Black Award for Excellence in Partnering.