The CA Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) required replacement of the Sacramento Southern Railroad track between the Capitol Mall at-grade crossing and the Circle of Lights at-grade crossing in Sacramento, California. This segment of track was constructed with no drainage system and standing water had been observed by the Client following past rain events. The poor drainage condition impacted the rail gauge and access to wire line pull boxes and damaged the adjacent asphalt pavement. Additionally, the rails were installed with non-staggered joints. As Track Design Lead, JMA designed the 800 ft track replacement which included the full removal and replacement of the existing rails, ties, ballast, subballast, asphalt pavement walkways, pull boxes and wire lines while protecting in place the adjacent pedestrian walkways. This included the at-grade crossing improvements and associated grading and drainage design.
