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𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 6 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 We’re proud to recognize the incredible dedication and teamwork that have brought this transformative project to 87% completion, and we are just as excited to share that the dynamic testing of trains, which began last year, has now moved into an especially important area of the alignment: Segment 6. This four-mile stretch, of which a large portion traverses the University of Maryland campus, represents one of the most complex and demanding parts of the assignment. Here’s a closer look at what made Segment 6 especially challenging: 🔹 4 stations within the University of Maryland campus 🔹 2.3 miles of track 🔹 Track composition: 85% embedded, 10% ballasted, 5% direct fixation 🔹 262 utility conflicts—roughly one every 45 feet 🔹 44,000 cubic yards of excavation (enough to fill 13+ Olympic-size pools) 🔹 Strict construction windows aligned with academic schedules to minimize disruption 🔹 Stormwater systems representing 65% of the scope, including: • 3 underground detention ponds • 230 storm drain structures • 14,000 LF of piping (nearly 3 loops around the Pentagon) 🔹 66,000 LF of conduit (the distance from Wall Street to Central Park and back!) 🔹 222 overhead catenary structures 🔹 Intensive maintenance of traffic coordination in a highly active campus environment The $2.9 billion project, delivered by Maryland Transit Solutions—a joint venture between FlatironDragados USA and OHLA USA—has required precision, innovation, and relentless coordination. 👏 Congratulations to all our project team members, our clients, and partners on reaching this milestone! Thank you all for your continued efforts in helping advance this project. #PurpleLineMD #Infrastructure #Transit #Construction #Engineering #Teamwork #ProjectManagement #Innovation #OHLAUSA #FlatironDragados #BuildingTheFuture #ComeBuildWithUs #WeAreOHLA

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