The Regional Transportation District’s
West Rail Line project has been named one of the most significant construction projects of 2012 by the
Associated General Contractors of America.
The AGC’s Alliant Build America Awards are considered among the most prestigious recognition of construction accomplishments in the country.
The West Rail Line project was completed eight months ahead of schedule and on budget. The line travels through three cities, which required intergovernmental agreements. Denver Transit Construction Group, the project’s civil contractor, built 13 bridges, two tunnels, 12 stations and 12 miles of light rail.
Lakewood-based Denver Transit Construction Group also received one of the AGC’s Alliant Build America Awards.
"RTD is fortunate to have had Denver Transit Construction Group as one of the major contractors in the West Rail Line project," says RTD General Manager Phil Washington. "They demonstrated hard work, tremendous skill and determination to see this important project through to completion."
The West Rail Line is the first completed line to open in RTD’s multi-billion FasTracks transit expansion program. When it opens in April 26, it will be called the W Line and is expected to draw ridership of 19,300 people daily.
The 12.1-mile light-rail line will run from
Denver Union Station through Lakewood and the Federal Center, and to the Jefferson County Government Center in Golden. It will include 12 stations and six park-and-rides.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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