by Jody Kotkin | Feb 14, 2022 | NATM/SEM Tunnels, Tunnels & Underground Construction
The Plane Train tunnel project included developing of a 700-foot-long tunnel extension to the existing Plane Train automated people mover (APM) beyond the airport’s domestic baggage claim terminus station. This extension created a more efficient train turn-around...
by Jody Kotkin | Feb 14, 2022 | Immersed Tube Tunnels, Tunnels & Underground Construction
Fort Point Channel Tunnel is a concrete immersed tube tunnel constructed as part of Boston’s Central Artery/Tunnel project. Tony Lancellotti, PE served as the Lead Engineer for the Type Study of various tunnel alternatives for this crossing including steel shell,...
by Jody Kotkin | Feb 14, 2022 | Geotechnical, Micro Tunnels, Tunnels & Underground Construction
This project involves a proposed utility crossing over MBTA’s historic Red Line tunnel in Cambridge, MA. Reliance is the Prime Consultant through our Mini-GEC contract for this review work on behalf of MBTA. The review resulted in the rejection of the originally...
by Jody Kotkin | Feb 14, 2022 | Bridges, Cable Supported Bridges
Signature Cable-Stayed Bridge UnitGoethals Bridge is a 1,800-ft long cable-stayed unit with a 900-ft main span. The 176-ft wide roadway accommodates 3-vehicular traffic lanes in each direction, mass transit corridor, a separate bikeway, and generous shoulders. The...
by Jody Kotkin | Feb 14, 2022 | Bridges, Specialized Technical Services
Arthur DiTomasso is a 300-ft main span cable-stayed bridge in the city of Fitchburg, MA. It crosses both the Nashua River and the Boston and Maine Railroad tracks. It has a deck width of 45 feet and serves 2 lanes of traffic. Sena Kumarasena, Ph.D., PE served as the...
