Street level micropile installation is now complete. Reinforcing steel for the Elevator shaft at street level has also been completed, in advance of the concrete placement.
Installation of the reinforcing steel for the street level pile caps and grade beams is now complete, in advance of the concrete placement. Concrete for the Elevator shaft at street level has been placed.
Concrete for the street level pile caps and grade beams has now been placed.
Plumbing rough-in and backfilling at the Entrance Headhouse has commenced.
Formwork and reinforcing steel installation for the south side staircase has commenced.
Falsework for the new Concourse roof and transfer girder has been removed.
Selective demolition at the base of the new staircases and escalator has commenced, in advance of the installation of new floor tiling.
Platform 1 existing wall tile cleaning is ongoing.
Platform 1 existing wall tile cleaning showing before and after cleaning.
Mechanical Room and Bathroom floor slab reinforcing steel has been installed.
Installation of granite cladding at the Egress headhouses is ongoing.
Installation of granite cladding at the Egress headhouse staircases is ongoing.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Escalator foundation and pit walls reinforcing steel and concrete have been installed.
Escalator foundation and pit walls reinforcing steel and concrete have been installed.
Overall view of the progress at the Concourse to future Headhouse area.
A crawler crane has been erected to facilitate the placement of materials.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
The now abandoned water main underneath Franklin Square Park has now been filled with flowable fill.
The now abandoned water main underneath Franklin Square Park has now been filled with flowable fill.
The now abandoned water main underneath Franklin Square Park has now been filled with flowable fill.
Track 2 Platform painting work is ongoing.
Track 2 Platform painting work is ongoing.
Concrete crack and spall repair work along the Track 1 Platform and in the Concourse is ongoing.
Interior LED light fixtures have begun to be installed along the Track 2 Platform.
Micropile underpinning of an existing Station Concourse column has now been completed.
Saw cutting of the existing Station Concourse floor slab has been completed, in preparation for the demolition of the slab and installation of the elevator, escalator, and staircase.
Elevator and escalator pit support of excavation pipe piles have started to be installed.
Concrete restoration work on the Track 1 Platform floor slab has started.
Overall view of the future elevator, escalator, and staircase area. Concourse floor slab demolition and excavation work is forthcoming.
Elevator and escalator pit support of excavation pipe piles have started to be installed.
Installation of temporary tie-backs in the Station Concourse is now complete, in preparation for floor slab demolition.
Installation of temporary tie-backs in the Station Concourse is now complete, in preparation for floor slab demolition.
Installation of temporary tie-backs in the Station Concourse is now complete, in preparation for floor slab demolition.
A portion of the existing Concourse roof has been saw cut and demolished, in preparation for the installation of the future elevator, escalator, and staircases.
A portion of the existing Concourse roof has been saw cut and demolished, in preparation for the installation of the future elevator, escalator, and staircases.
Existing beams and columns have been cut and removed, in preparation for the installation of the future elevator, escalator, and staircases.
Waterproofing has been installed on the foundation walls of the Track #1 and 2 Emergency Egresses at 6th Street.
The Track #1 and 2 Emergency Egresses at 6th Street have been backfilled, in preparation for sidewalk installation.
Tracks 1 & 2 Egress Headhouse walls and step slabs have been formed and concrete placed.
Tracks 1 & 2 Egress Headhouse walls and step slabs have been formed and concrete placed.
Tracks 1 & 2 Egress Headhouse walls and step slabs have been formed and concrete placed.
Excavation of the Entrance Headhouse Area is almost complete.
Construction of temporary support of excavation soldier pile at the Entrance Headhouse is now complete.
The top of the existing Station Concourse roof has been exposed in preparation for demolition and installation of new staircases, escalator, and elevator.
Relocated 36” water main fittings have been installed.
Relocated 36” water main pipe work has now reached both tie in areas of the existing water main. All major pipe installation work along 7th and Franklin Streets is now complete.
A soil analysis sampling has been completed as part of the station headhouse excavation. The samples are taken from several elevations to test different layers of the soil on site.
Relocated 4” diameter domestic water service for Franklin Square Park is now tied-in.
The SEPTA bus shelter for Route 47, at 7th Street and Race Street, has been removed for the construction of the new station. The closest stop for Route 47 is at 7th Street and Market Street.
The SEPTA bus shelter for Route 47, at 7th Street and Race Street, has been removed for the construction of the new station. The closest stop for Route 47 is at 7th Street and Market Street.
Construction fencing has been installed with privacy screening to keep the work zone secure and tidy. Fencing around the construction work is a visually appealing barrier to the equipment and maintenance needed for the project. Fencing around the construction work is a visually appealing barrier to the equipment and maintenance needed for the project.
Silt Fencing was installed around trees in the project area to provide protection and erosion control during construction. Construction fencing has been installed with privacy screening to keep the work zone secure and tidy.
Construction fencing and concrete barrier wall were placed along 7th Street, lane closures took place to allow for maneuvering of construction equipment.
