Walsh Construction completes MTA’s 207th Street Rail Yard Flood Mitigation & Resiliency Project
New York, New York - Walsh Construction has completed the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)/New York City Transit’s (NYCT) 207th Street Rail Yard Project, a critical infrastructure initiative to restore and fortify the rail yard against severe weather events. This project was a direct response to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and ensures the facility can withstand future high-impact storms, including those up to a Category 2 hurricane.
A key feature of the project is the 1,535-linear-foot marine floodwall, strategically positioned along the Harlem River. Engineered to endure a 500-year storm flood event, the floodwall consists of 279 interconnected 54-inch diameter steel pipe piles, forming a robust barrier against rising flood waters.
Beyond the floodwall, Walsh Construction redesigned and installed a new perimeter wall upland from the marine floodwall, along with stainless steel and flexible flood gates at entrances to enhance flood resilience. This included complex underwater lightweight concrete pours completely sealing off the existing relieving platform, demolition of adjacent structures, and the construction of various cut-off walls to reinforce the yard’s foundation against water intrusion.
Crews complete concrete placement for all Howard Frankland Bridge decks
Tampa, Florida - Congratulations to the Howard Frankland Bridge team on their completion of all concrete placement for the 226 decks across the entire three-mile project. Crews have spent numerous evenings pouring 150,000 cubic yards of concrete for the new $865 million structure that stretches across Old Tampa Bay.
Once complete later this year, the bridge will become the new I-275 southbound lanes, and the current southbound bridge will turn into the new northbound lanes.
Walsh Federal unveils Fort Campbell's new tactical equipment maintenance facility
Fort Campbell, Kentucky - Walsh Federal was honored to join the 101st Division Artillery and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District to unveil the brand new $30.5 million tactical equipment maintenance facility. Built by Walsh Federal, the 36,000-square-foot project includes concrete paved parking and storage; all while being constructed with zero recordable safety incidents in more than 103,000 workhours.
Walsh's Brenna Moore competes in National Equipment League
Carnesville, Georgia - Walsh Construction operator Brenna Moore is competing in Season Two of the National Equipment League, airing on YouTube. Brenna is a seasoned heavy equipment operator with over 12 years of experience. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of tradespeople, especially young women, to explore careers in construction.
Watch Brenna in the National Equipment League's second season, which highlights the skills, grit, and passion that make the construction industry a true professional sport.
The National Equipment League spotlights the skilled trades by showcasing the precision and dedication required to operate heavy equipment safely. These competitions are inspiring the next generation of operators and technicians. By turning construction into a spectator sport, the league is helping attract new talent to an industry critical to infrastructure and development.
Archer Western completes Gilbert Road Bridge over Salt River
Mesa, Arizona - Archer Western has completed work on The Gilbert Road Bridge, now fully open to traffic over the Salt River, connecting Mesa to State Route 87 (Beeline Highway). The new bridge was constructed to replace a previous two-lane bridge and low-water crossing. The connection features two lanes in each direction, a new traffic signal at the Thomas Road intersection, and new roads connecting the bridge to SR 87 and the City of Mesa. Additionally, the project included the installation of a new storm drain and a 36-inch waterline as part of the Salt River Project's water delivery system.
Construction began in 2023, with one lane in each direction opening in June 2024. The project reached full completion in February 2025, with all lanes now open to traffic.
Archer Western achieves substantial completion on 3111 Sunset
Flower Mound, Texas - Archer Western has achieved substantial completion of 3111 Sunset, the new luxury multi-family high-rise. Archer Western received Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) from the Town of Flower Mound for levels 1-14, allowing property management to begin operations and preparing for the first tenants to move in later this month.
Work continues on the final three floors (15-17), with completion expected within the next month. This 16-story, 611,000 GSF multi-family high-rise features 201 luxury apartments, including penthouse suites, six townhomes, and two guest suites, along with a five-level, 228,822 GSF garage.
Residents will enjoy top-tier amenities, including a 6th-floor amenity deck, pool, spa, fitness center, game room, dog room, and golf simulator, plus a 15th-floor private dining sky lounge with breathtaking views of Grapevine Lake.
Carolina's AGC honors Archer Western and MILCON Package 4 Bridges Project with 2024 Pinnacle Award
Cherry Point, North Carolina - Archer Western was honored with a Pinnacle Project Award from Carolinas AGC for work on the MILCON Package 4 Bridges, a project that included the replacement of two railroad trestles over White Oak River and Queens Creek between Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point in eastern North Carolina.
The 34-mile rail line is used to move heavy military freight between the two military locations. The project included demolition of the 60-year-old existing rail trestles, plus rail line improvements along the corridor to improve the movement of rail traffic. With 71 bents supporting the new railroad trestles, AWC drove nearly 500 individual concrete piles on this project, totaling over 28,000 linear feet. Archer Western completed the three-year project maintaining a 0-0-0 safety record.
Dan Walsh joins The Little Hammers Podcast at Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana - Dan Walsh, co-chairman of The Walsh Group, recently made a special guest appearance on The Little Hammers Podcast at Purdue University, where he shared his wealth of experience and insights in the construction industry.
In this engaging conversation, Dan walked listeners through his journey and offering invaluable advice for young professionals considering a future in construction. With a focus on real-world experience, he emphasized the importance of learning on the job, explaining how hands-on opportunities can accelerate growth and foster development in this fast-paced industry. The podcast is available to watch/listen on Spotify and YouTube.
Archer Western makes headway on bridge into DFW Airport Terminal B
Dallas, Texas - A recent grouping of roadway closures allowed Archer Western crews to make major headway on the future bridge into DFW Airport's Terminal B, which is a part of the International Parkway project that will transform access into Terminals A, B, and C with right-hand exits.
The monumental activity included the placement of 44 large beams across nine spans to support more than 800 feet of future roadway. With some beams as long as 130 feet, a 600-ton crane was one of multiple on site to safely lift and set them in place.
RFK Pedestrian Bridge wins PCI Northeast Design Award
New York, New York - The Robert F. Kennedy Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge was recognized with a 2025 PCI Design Award in the Transportation: Best Non-highway Bridge Award category. Built by Walsh Construction, the bridge restores and modernizes access for pedestrians and cyclists, improving safety at the North Walkway access from the bridge to the Borough of Manhattan. The bridge is supported by independent piers and a retained fill structure, extending over the future waterfront park. The ramp is fully accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act and is 650 feet long with a clear vertical distance of roughly 45 feet between the greenway and bridge walkway.
Archer Western places final beams for DART Silver Line bridges
Dallas, Texas - Archer Western and Herzog have placed the last of the bridge beams on the DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Silver Line regional rail corridor, marking a major construction milestone for the program's 34 guideway bridges across the entire 26-mile project. This significant achievement brings the project to 85% completion, stretching across seven cities and three counties; from Plano, Texas to DFW Airport.
Along the project, DART is nearing the completion of its first phase of testing and plans to begin the second round of segmented testing between DFW and downtown Carrollton. Full end-to-end testing of the train is expected to take place by the summer of 2025.
Archer Western advancing on Vistancia Zone 7-8-9 Reservoir and Booster Facility
Peoria, Arizona - Archer Western is constructing the Vistancia Zone 7, 8, 9 Reservoir and Booster Facility that will service these designated zones in the Peoria. The overall project aims to connect the water reservoirs and pumping systems in zones 8 and 9 through a 2,500-linear-foot, 12-inch water line. The project also includes construction of a lift station, water storage for City pressure zone 7, booster pump stations and hydropneumatic tanks for pressure zones 8 and 9 and other infrastructure to allow wastewater to flow into existing regional infrastructure.
Archer Western has already completed the installation of the 16-inch, 24-inch, and 36-inch Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) transmission mains leading to the plant site. The project team is in the process of setting up the necessary forms to pour the concrete for the ring walls that will ultimately provide structural support for the two 1.75 million gallon steel reservoirs.
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital 92% complete
Columbus, Ohio - Work on The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital is 92% complete. Floors one through four and seven through ten have been turned over to the fit-up team to install furniture, medical equipment, technology, signage and art. More than 80,000 new items, not including IT and furniture, are set to be installed over the coming months. Construction progress includes:
- Fit-up crews completing punch list items like cleanup and equipment installation on floors one through four and seven through 10.
- Crews working to complete the trim around the front revolving door.
- Preparing for floor 11, 12 and 14 turnover in March.
Walnut Creek WRF expansion to bolster backbone of County's sewerage system
McDonough, Georgia - Upgrading water reclamation systems is essential to ensuring sustainable growth, protecting public health, and meeting environmental regulations. At the Walnut Creek Water Reclamation Facility, a six-MGD expansion is underway to bolster the backbone of Henry County's sewerage system.
Led by Archer Western and joint venture partner PC Construction Company, the project is advancing with the construction of a state-of-the-art membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment plant that will meet or exceed all EPA standards for water quality. Additional new facilities are also taking shape, including a chemicals storage facility, an autothermal aerobic digester (ATAD) facility, a solids dewatering building, and a laboratory to support onsite operations.
Arch segment casting complete for I-395 Miami Signature Bridge
Miami, Florida - Archer Western crews are celebrating milestones on site at the Miami Signature Bridge Project. Casting of all arch segments is now complete for the I-395 Signature Bridge. That brings the grand total to 345 precast concrete segments that will make up the six iconic arches rising over I-395 in downtown Miami. At the east end of the project on I-395, precast arch segments are also rising at the tallest arch, which will climb 330 feet.
Once completed, 4.5 miles of SR 836/I-395 will be reconstructed and widened, with a double decked section created and the Signature Bridge adding to the Miami skyline.
Walsh joint venture wins key contract to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Kearny, New Jersey – Amtrak has selected the joint venture of Skanska, Walsh Construction and Herzog to conduct pre-construction activities along with future contract opportunities for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. This crucial project will construct multiple bridge structures with four total tracks, replacing the existing aging asset and significantly enhancing capacity, reliability and speed along the most heavily traveled segment of the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
Construction includes three new bridges along the 1.0-mile corridor between Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Junction. Work involves realigning New Jersey Transit’s Morris and Essex Track 5 to make room for the additional NEC tracks being built alongside the second bridge that will include two new NEC tracks that will be adjacent to the existing Sawtooth Bridges.
Archer Western ready to improve Virginia Beach's Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia - The City of Virginia Beach is set to improve and rehabilitate Atlantic Avenue, the premiere spot for tourists to access the Atlantic Ocean. Archer Western - Rinker Design Associates is leading the design-build efforts for the project that includes pedestrian access, bicycle, and safety improvements along Atlantic Avenue from 5th Street to 40th Street.
The scope of work involves upgrading infrastructure including new pavement overlay, sidewalk widening and replacement, new streetscape and hardscape, new street furnishings, lighting, wayfinding signage and the addition of dedicated north/south bicycle lanes throughout the corridor.
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