Directional bore speeds installation, reduces disruption.

Public Works | October 1, 1996| | Copyright

Any construction on a state highway with an average weekday traffic volume of about 195,000 that is located within a business district is a challenging task. When the construction involves the relocation of 366 ft of an 8-in. diameter gas main, the project can contain even more complications.

The relocation took place as part of a utility relocation project for an upcoming grade separation project at Harbor Boulevard and El Camino Real in Belmont. The grade separation project involves lowering the existing street grade and raising the existing railroad tracks to ...

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