Transportation

Harpers Ferry Tunnel

Emergency stabilisation and permanent rehabilitation of a historic rail tunnel.

Emergency response, temporary works and permanent repair design for a structurally distressed tunnel.

The tunnel required immediate shoring, followed by a permanent solution balancing historic fabric, modern load cases and future maintenance access.

Scope of work

  • Tunnel Inspection & Rehabilitation
  • Construction Management
  • Structural Engineering
Harpers Ferry Tunnel — Sandy Hook, Maryland
Harpers Ferry Tunnel, Sandy Hook, Maryland. Hoffman Tunnels provided tunnel and underground design, engineering and construction-phase support.

Project facts

Scope
Emergency + permanent
Historic
Yes
Access
Roped access
Completion
2019
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