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Construction of the Fibre Way Grade Separation created approximately 130 full-time jobs, according to Ostrander Rock and Construction, the prime contractor on the project. |
The Fibre Way Grade Separation is the first phase of the Industrial Rail Corridor, a $21 million Port of Longview rail infrastructure project designed to improve the connection between main-line rail and the Port's industrial sites and marine facilities.
"We take great pride in the Fibre Way Grade Separation project. It is an important step in the completion of the Industrial Rail Corridor that will enhance Longview's growth and benefit the community for many years to come."
Russ Portner, President, Ostrander Rock and Construction
The grade separation consists of a vehicular overpass at Fibre Way that separates rail traffic on the Industrial Rail Corridor from vehicular traffic traveling to and from Longview Fibre Company. |  |
The cost of the construction portion of the grade separation was $7 million. Total cost for the grade separation was 11.9 million, which included land acquisition, environmental mitigation, design, construction engineering, as well as construction.
A type of styrofoam known as lightweight plastic geofoam manufactured by Insulfoam in Kent, Washington, was used to construct the 30-foot high approaches to the overpass. Use of geofoam helped reduce project costs and shorten construction time. |  |
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