Blackstone River Greenway Rehabilitation

AK Industrial Services performed hydrodemolition on the Blackstone River Greenway Rehabilitation project in Blackstone, MA. This project turned a deteriorating train track bridge into a rail trail. The trestles consisted of stone and concrete. The encapsulating concrete deteriorated and needed removal. After this, the GC could place the new concrete.

The AK team performed hydrodemolition on eight trestles in total. By using the 710V robot with overhead capabilities, the AK team was able to successfully remove all deteriorating concrete from the arch and sidewalls of the trestles. This process prepared the surface for the next step of the Blackstone River Greenway Rehabilitation project, and the general contractor then covered the stone with new concrete.