Port MacKenzie Rail Extension.

• Author: Gallion, Mari
• Position: INSIDE ALASKA BUSINESS

Work has begun on $88 million in construction projects for three segments of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension Contracts were recently awarded to three construction companies. Up to 200 jobs in the construction industry could be created this summer.

Bristol Construction will continue its work on Segment 1, the first five miles of the rail embankment. In October 2012, earthmoving was completed to the wetlands boundary.

Granite Construction was awarded the contract for Segment 6 near Houston. Segment 6 is 1.8 miles long. It will create a new "Y" rail connection on the north-eastern end of the project as well as a new siding adjacent to the Alaska Railroad mainline to Fairbanks. The "Y" will enable freight service between Port MacKenzie and Fairbanks to the north and Anchorage/Kenai areas to the south.

Quality Asphalt Paving was awarded the contract for Segment 3...