CG Railway relocated its railcar ferry service from Mobile to New Orleans on the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), where ferries transport more than 100 railcars between New Orleans and Mexico. The new facility provides two levels of rolling access to the berthed ferry and was delivered through a fast-track, multiple-contract approach under public bid laws. NELSON’s scope included geotechnical, topographic, and hydrographic services, construction materials testing and inspection, and the design of the rail connection, embankment, pile-supported structures, ferry ramps, mooring systems, access bridges, operations buildings, and supporting water, fire protection, and electrical systems.
Project Highlights
- Railcar ferry operations relocated to New Orleans (MRGO)
- 100+ railcars handled per trip with two-level rolling access
- Fast-tracked, multi-contract delivery under public bid laws
- Demolition issued in 30 days; full contract documents in 90 days
- 700-foot embankment, levee crossings, and ten hinged ferry ramps
