This design-build project with Korte Luitjohan, Inc. included construction of an enclosed rail building with an underground rail pit/drag conveyor and railcar scale system, elevated and inclined riverside and shoreside belt conveyor systems to deliver grain commodities to a closed cell platform, a truss structure to support conveyor and dust collection systems, and a hydraulic winch system as part of barge loading process.

Significant regionally as well as nationally, six railroads and four interstates converge with the river here, easily connecting river, rail, and road and saving time and money in cargo transportation.

Scope of Work

  • TWM was involved through all facets of design and construction

  • Designed structural foundations and conveyor lighting

  • Topographic and construction layout services

Client

America’s Central Port

Location

Granite City, IL

Benefits

  • Terminal converges with river, rail, and road to transport cargo

Categories

Transportation
Structural
Land Development
Design-Build
Surveying