Project News
Elon Musk’s ‘Tesla tunnel’ concept eyed for Universal Orlando expansion corridor
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been selected to advance plans for a proposed underground transit loop connecting Universal Orlando’s existing parks with the upcoming Epic Universe, a project aimed at easing congestion and moving visitors below the region’s busiest tourism corridor.
Infrastructure gaps spotlighted as Alaska LNG pipeline plans advance
Alaska lawmakers are raising concerns over whether the state’s road network is ready to support construction of the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline. With estimates topping $1 billion for upgrades and timelines stretching years, questions around transportation capacity, logistics and construction readiness are emerging as key hurdles ahead of pipeline development.
LA Metro advances fully underground rail option for Sepulveda Transit Corridor
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a fully underground heavy-rail option for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, advancing design and environmental review for one of Southern California’s largest tunneling and transit infrastructure projects.
Dallas Mill Creek Tunnel project faces multi-year delays
Dallas’ massive Mill Creek drainage tunnel—designed to reduce flooding across a third of the city—is now facing a four-to-five-year delay as construction productivity, supply chain issues, and tunneling challenges push completion into 2029. City officials say work remains within budget as crews continue lining the 5-mile underground tunnel.
DC Water lowers TBM “Mary” cutterhead for Potomac River Tunnel construction
DC Water has lowered the 21-ft-diameter cutterhead for tunnel boring machine Mary, marking a major construction milestone for the Potomac River Tunnel. The 2.4-mile underground tunnel will store combined sewer overflows and is a key component of DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project to reduce pollution in the Potomac River.
First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
Manufacturing and testing are complete for the first two tunnel boring machines for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The massive TBMs are now being shipped to New Jersey for on-site assembly, marking a major milestone as tunneling is set to begin in 2026.
Pipeline project leads list for North Dakota’s new infrastructure investment program
North Dakota is preparing to make its first in-state Legacy Fund investment, with a proposed Bakken natural gas pipeline emerging as the leading candidate. The state’s new Real Assets Fund is reviewing early projects, with potential funding decisions expected in early 2026.
Blackwater CSO tunnel hits midpoint as Lynchburg pushes toward 98% overflow reduction
Lynchburg’s Blackwater CSO Tunnel has reached the halfway mark, keeping the city on track for major reductions in combined sewer overflows and improved waterway protection by 2027.
ULMA’s MK tunnel carriage supports chamber works for Peru hydropower project
ULMA Construction’s MK tunnel carriage system enabled fast, precise concrete placement for the Air Cushion Surge Chamber at Peru’s San Gabán III Hydroelectric Project, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and safety in one of the project’s most demanding underground construction phases.
Construction advances on Toronto's $27 billion Ontario Line subway project
Toronto’s $27 billion Ontario Line subway project is advancing rapidly, with several underground station sites now beginning to take recognizable form. The 15.6-km line will add 15 new stations in what is one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure undertakings in decades.
Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
Glenfarne Alaska LNG expects to begin construction by late 2026 on an 807-mile pipeline to connect North Slope gas to LNG export markets, though regulatory permits remain pending.
Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project wins crucial endorsement
California Governor Gavin Newsom's initiative to expedite the Delta Conveyance Project received a significant boost this week with an endorsement from the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), the largest irrigation district in the U.S.
Singapore's PUB kicks off Phase 3 expansion of Changi water reclamation plant
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, has appointed a Binnies and AECOM joint venture to deliver engineering services for the Phase 3 expansion of Changi Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). The Changi WRP plant--one of the largest used water treatment facilities in the world--is a cornerstone of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) and plays a critical role in PUB’s used water management system.
MTA awards $1.97 billion tunnel-boring contract for subway expansion
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board has awarded a $1.97 billion tunnel-boring contract for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway project. Connect Plus Partners, a joint venture between Halmar International and FCC Construction, will conduct tunnel boring between 35 and 120 feet below Second Avenue using 750-ton machines equipped with 22-foot drill heads.
VTA plans single tunnel for BART extension in bid to save $600 million
The Valley Transportation Authority has finalized its decision to build a single tunnel for the BART expansion project in San Jose, Calif., after years of debate regarding the construction of either one or two tunnels. Project officials have presented a cost report detailing up to $600 million in savings with the decision.
Bonatti to lead pipeline EPC work for Pacifico Mexinol project
Transition Industries has signed a contract with Bonatti for critical infrastructure on the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico. Bonatti will perform detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup for the methanol transfer and vapor recovery underground pipelines and dual fiber optic cables between the Methanol main process plant and the Mexinol port site.
Granite wins $230 million in contracts for Nev. wastewater system project
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has awarded Granite Construction second and third work packages under a $230 million Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract for the Garnet Valley Wastewater System project.
World's longest desalinated water pipeline begins operating in Morocco
Morocco’s OCP Green Water (OGW) has put its J2K pipeline into service two years ahead of schedule, the company announced. Spanning more than 124 mi (200 km), the J2K pipeline supplies the world’s largest phosphate mine with desalinated water, and its capacity enables coverage of Khouribga’s potable water needs.
UK’s Joseph Gallagher Ltd wins $67 million trenchless construction contract
London-based civil engineering & tunneling firm Joseph Gallagher Limited (JGL) has been awarded a contract to perform trenchless construction for the HyNet North West carbon capture project. JGL’s scope of work covers the design and construction of 53 trenchless crossings across a ~22 mi (35 km) pipeline route.
Santa Clara VTA looks to save $400 million by switching tunnel contractors on BART project
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is said to be seeking a new tunneling contractor for the $12.7 billion Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) extension through downtown San Jose, Calif., Progressive Railroading reported. Authority leaders this week will make a board recommendation to exit its current contract with Kiewit Shea Traylor (KST).
Ardmore-ADEM sewer overhaul project wins EPA’s PISCES award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently honored the Town of Ardmore for its partnership with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Tennessee officials that led to the financing of the planned overhaul of Ardmore’s long overburdened sewer system.
Tribes withdraw Line 5 tunnel cooperation in protest of Trump’s “energy emergency” declaration
According to Interlochen Public Radio (IPR), six native tribes in Michigan have withdrawn their support as cooperating agencies for the Line 5 tunnel project in a formal letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Attempts to fast-track the project under President Trump's "energy emergency" declaration have amplified concerns on potential impacts from construction.
New report shows Hudson Tunnel Project supports $4.5 billion in economic output
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has published a new economic impact analysis of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), finding that the work currently underway will support 20,200 direct and indirect jobs while generating $4.5 billion in economic output and $1.7 billion in labor income.
Frontier-Kemper JV lands $1.2 billion contract to begin construction on Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a $1.18 billion contract for the Manhattan Tunnel Project to Frontier-Kemper-Tutor-Perini JV and authorized the notice to proceed with construction. Completion is anticipated in 2029 for this portion of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).
Frontier-Kemper wins $1.1 billion New York tunnel project
(UI) – Tutor Perini subsidiary Frontier-Kemper Constructors has been awarded a contract valued at approx. $1.1 billion by the New York City Dept of Environmental Protection for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project.
Report: Gas Pipeline Builder Changed Plans Without Approval
A report found that Vermont Gas made several changes to an approved construction plan for a gas pipeline without informing the Public Utility Commission.
8 Arrested in Protest Over Line 3 Pipeline Project
Eight people were arrested during a protest against the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.
National Trench Safety
National Trench Safety LLC completed three office locations in Florida, Colorado and Washington in less than 30 days.
New Draft Shows Support for Mississippi Pump Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a draft of an environmental impact statement that supports a proposal for massive pumps to drain floodwaters from parts of the rural Mississippi Delta.
Michels Corporation Selected by TC Energy to Build Facilities on Keystone XL
Michels has been selected by TC Energy to build several pump stations along the Keystone XL pipeline.
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility