Mesquite Intermodal Expansion

Ames Construction was the prime contractor for the design-build of a 105,000-square-yard storage addition at the Mesquite Intermodal Terminal near Dallas, one of the largest intermodal facilities in the country.

Ames crews expanded the facility with additional working tracks and parking, a new crane maintenance pad, maintenance building, and fueling facility. Outside of the facility, a new second main was also constructed, consisting of an Auto Lead track for storage capabilities and a mainline that increased transportation capacity from the existing facility to south Dallas.

The project required numerous utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions, and extensive coordination with the cities of Dallas and Mesquite for the major at-grade crossings. These time-critical challenges were magnified by the requirement to maintain the 24/7 functionality of the facility for the duration of the project. To ensure success, the Ames project team priortized constant coordination with the owner and ongoing communication with entities in and around the site.

The completed facility and track increased the capacity and efficiency of the railroad’s vast network to keep up with demand for high-speed delivery at the lowest cost possible.