Skanska, in a joint venture with FlatironDragados, announced on July 7 that it has signed a $658 million contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to build the Long Bridge North project in Washington, D.C.
The approximate one-mile rail link will replace the current two-track system and enhance the corridor from East Potomac Park to Washington, D.C.’s L’Enfant Interlocking with a series of linked, four-track modern rail bridges.
The project’s refurbished eastern tracks—which currently serve freight and passenger traffic—will primarily serve CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) freight rail. The newly built western tracks will mainly provide passenger services provided by Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE).
Construction work will commence in July 2025 with expected completion in December 2030.
