Battle River Railway — Driedmeat Creek Bridge Replacements

Road to Rail Construction successfully completed the replacement of three timber trestle railway bridges located along Driedmeat Creek within the Battle River watershed. The project involved removing aging timber bridge structures and replacing them with buried concrete box culverts designed to improve the long-term reliability, safety and performance of the rail corridor.

As work was completed on an active shortline railway, strict scheduling was critical: each bridge location was limited to a seven-day track closure window, requiring detailed planning, precise execution and seamless coordination between all crews and stakeholders. Despite challenging site conditions and aggressive timelines, the project was completed safely and the railway was returned to service ahead of schedule.

Scope of Work

• Dewatering System Installation
• Rail Panelization & Removal
• Timber Trestle Bridge Demolition
• Concrete Box Culvert Installation
• Rail Panel Reinstallation
• Track Lifting & Lining
• Riprap Placement
• Topsoil Placement & Restoration
• Earthworks & Grading
• Aggregate Supply & Placement

Project Highlights

• Three bridge replacements on an active railway corridor
• Strict seven-day closure window at each location
• Railway returned to operation ahead of schedule
• Complex dewatering and excavation activities
• Buried concrete box culverts successfully installed
• Minimal disruption to railway operations