New rock cut on Portage Glacier Road. |
Construction in snow conditions: over 35 feet of snow fell during winter of 1998-1999. |
Kiewit workers remove old ties from the tunnel. |
Grading base for roadway/rail panel. |
Base material unloaded from railcar in Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel.
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Workers leveled (screed) grade as roadway/rail panel was set. |
Transporting roadway/rail panels into the tunnel in winter 1998-99. |
Vehicle turnout for emergency stopping in Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. April 2000 |
The ice and water control liner was assembled in Portage Lake Tunnel for use in the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. |
Technician working on control console in Tunnel Control Center. April 2000. |
Portage Lake Tunnel as seen from Bear Valley. September 1999 |
Railroad workers adjust new railroad track switch during winter months. |
Interior of tunnel: preparing base material for roadway/rail panel. |
Laser in use to set grades in the tunnel. |
Needle Beam Crane used for laying panels. |
Temporary rails being installed in roadway/rail panels. |
Wire mesh used in tunnel roof to catch rocks that may work loose over time. |
Heated ice control panels near the portal of the |
Tunnel Control Center and toll booths
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Aerial view of Whittier.
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