Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
The new bridges will reduce trip times and improve reliability for passengers that rely on this critical connection.
Quick Facts: Susquehanna River Rail Bridge
Project Status
Construction contract awarded and final design underway
Customer Benefits
- Increases passenger rail capacity by replacing the existing 2-track bridge with four total tracks across two new bridges
- Modernizes rail infrastructure including track, overhead catenary/power and signals
- Improves reliability and safety
- Increases train speeds and decreases trip times
- Eliminates conflicts with maritime traffic
Estimated Construction Completion
2036
Latest Milestones
- Awarded the major construction contract and two supporting contracts in late 2023
Upcoming Milestones
- Summer 2024: Begin remnant pier removal
- Late 2024: Complete 100% design
- 2025: Begin major construction
Project Partners
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)
Funding Sources
Fully funded by FRA Federal-State Partnership – NEC Grant Program (Awarded November 2023), State of Maryland, Amtrak
The Susquehanna River Rail Bridge is a two-track bridge located in the City of Havre de Grace in Harford County, MD, and the Town of Perryville in Cecil County, MD.
Built in 1906, the Susquehanna River Bridge is owned by Amtrak. It is used by Amtrak, the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) rail and Norfolk Southern Railway to carry passenger and freight trains across the Susquehanna River. As the longest moveable bridge on the NEC, the bridge is a critical link and will be replaced with new structures to maintain future rail services across the Susquehanna River. The project is proposed to provide future improvements to capacity, trip time and safety for commuter, freight and intercity passenger rail services on the NEC consistent with State and Amtrak plans. The proposed project will also improve the navigation channel for marine users.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Authority (MDOT/MTA) received an award of $22 million through a cooperative agreement between the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and MDOT for the preliminary engineering and National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) phases of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project. The NEPA/EA process was completed in May 2017 with the release of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Preliminary Engineering (30%) has also been completed. In August 2022, the project received the award of $40 million grant for final design through an additional cooperative agreement between FRA, MDOT/MTA and Amtrak.
In December 2023, Amtrak awarded three contracts for the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Replacement Program, selecting Flatiron/Herzog Joint Ventures as the Construction Manager at Risk contractor along with two additional contracts to AECOM and Fay Construction.
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Additional Resources
Public Outreach
If you weren't able to attend our Public Outreach Information Sessions or would like to see the information again, the materials from the sessions are available here.
Environmental Studies
For more information, take a look at the documents detailing the Environmental Assessment and Draft 4(f) Evaluation, and the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
We Want to Hear From You
The Environmental Assessment has concluded, but we'd still like to hear from you if you have any questions.
Email us at SRBProject@amtrak.com or call 844-SUS-RAIL (844-787-7245).
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