(Known also as K-Pac Track Connection)

Description

Located in the community of Wilmington near the intersection of Alameda Street and Pacific Coast Highway, the K-Pac Track Connection Project was one of several additional Corridor projects by ACTA, the Ports and the Railroads in 2001. 

This project provides a signalized track connection from the BNSF Railway's Watson Yard to the former Southern Pacific Railroad’s San Pedro Branch and an alternate connection from Long Beach Lead to the Corridor.  The project also includes utility relocations and protections.  The former BNSF connection to the K-Pack facility has been removed and BNSF now shares UP's connection to the K-Pac facility.

All property exchange documents have been fully executed by all parties. Existing utility pipelines were protected in place and/or relocated during the Summer of 2007, with the exception of DWP power poles which are currently being relocated. Railroad signal equipment and track materials have been delivered. At the October 11, 2007 ACTA Governing Board meeting, So Pac Rail, Inc. was selected as the lowest bidder. Construction began in December 2007 and is scheduled to be completed by late 2008.

ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST:  $8,800,000