UPRR 2025 Lathrop IMF Pavement Rehab Project

McGuire and Hester is serving as the prime contractor for the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) 2025 Lathrop Intermodal Facility Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Lathrop, California. The Lathrop Intermodal Facility is one of UPRR’s key freight hubs in the Central Valley, providing a vital connection point where goods transition between rail and truck for regional and national distribution. This project reflects UPRR’s commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and modern infrastructure to support increasing freight demands while reinforcing McGuire and Hester’s expertise in complex transportation projects.

Details

OWNER: Union Pacific Railroad

LOCATION: Lathrop, San Joaquin County, California.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: McGuire and Hester

CONTRACT VALUE: $5.9 MM

Type of Project

Transportation

Services We Provided

Delivering Durability: Pavement Rehabilitation at UPRR’s Lathrop Intermodal Facility

This rehabilitation project encompasses demolition, grading, paving, and associated site improvements to restore and strengthen the facility’s heavy-duty pavement systems. Construction began in early 2025 and is currently 18% complete as of June 30, 2025, with anticipated completion in 2026. This privately funded project is designed to extend the service life of the intermodal yard, minimize operational disruptions, and enhance efficiency at one of Northern California’s most important freight transfer points.