New Railroad Bridge Over Shermer Road Could be in Place by End of 2013

A new railroad bridge to replace the viaduct that collapsed in 2012 over Shermer Road could be in place by the end of the this year, under an expedited schedule recently released by Union Pacific Railroad, according to a village news release. 

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Union Pacific is expected to select a contract by the end of May and start construction between July and November.  At the same time, off-site work will continue on constructing the 149-foot-long steel span. The span could be installed by early December. 

While business have remained open along Shermer Road between West Lake Avenue and Willow Road through traffic remains blocked at the site of the collapse. . 

The Villages of Glenview and Northbrook were originally notified that the permanent replacement viaduct would likely take until late 2014 to complete. By fast-tracking the state permitting process and material procurement, Union Pacific has been able to shorten the schedule, according to the village. 

To see a timeline of the Union Pacific derailment and bridge collapse, check out Patch’s past coverage.