MCB CAMP LEJEUNE -- A project to replace the White Oak River railroad trestle bridge in Stella, N.C., will begin Oct. 8 and members of the community may experience noise and vibrations during the project.
The White Oak River trestle bridge is an integral component in the 34-mile rail line that moves heavy military freight between Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
The trestle bridge replacement project also includes building a temporary work platform to aid in demolition and installation activities. Pile driving operations for the temporary platform and new trestle bridge will be performed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with an anticipated completion date of February 2023.
The contract to replace the railroad trestle bridge, awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC on July 24, 2020, is part of the Task Force Florence Hurricane Recovery Program. Due to its age and damage caused by Hurricane Florence, the trestle bridge requires a complete replacement.