Title: I-95 Bridge Rehabilitations: Project Overview
1I-95 Bridge RehabilitationsProject Overview
- Steven McNeely, Project Manager
- Project Management Office
- Richmond District
2What Ill Cover Today
- Whats happening?
- Why?
- Where and when?
- What are we doing to help you?
- What can you do to help?
- What else can we do?
3Whats Happening?
- VDOT is rehabilitating 11 bridges on I-95 to
maintain safe and smooth travel through Richmond
for all drivers - This is also the area of highway where I-64
merges with I-95 - Aging bridges will be rehabilitated between
Lombardy St (near Exit 76B) and Upham Brook (near
Route 301 / Exit 82) - Construction begins summer 2010 and is estimated
to last 4.5 years - Lane closures will be limited to overnight and
occasional weekends - One lane of traffic in each direction will be
maintained at all times for drivers, plus one
lane for emergency vehicles during most phases - Result
- Extends the lifespan of safe travel on I-95
corridor for at least another 5 decades - Incorporates technical and material improvements
for extended structure life - Creates safer, smoother and more reliable travel
through Richmond
4Whats Happening History
- 120 million project funded by federal (80) and
state (20) dollars - Original contract initiated in 1997
- First phase (James River Bridge) was completed in
2002 - Remaining project advertised to construction
contractors March 2010 - Construction estimated to begin Summer 2010
5Whats Happening Cutting Old Slab
6Whats Happening Removing Old Slab
7Whats Happening Preparing Bearing Seats
8Whats Happening Lifting New Section
9Whats Happening Setting New Section
10Whats Happening Matching Epoxying Slab
11Whats Happening Accomplishments to Date
- Public briefings
- Citizens Information Meeting (December 2008)
- Willingness to hold public hearing (December
2008) - Business and government briefings (Summer 2009)
- Environmental permits secured
- Roadway and bridge plans completed URS
- Maintenance of Traffic / Traffic Management Plan
completed - Wilbur Smith - Constructability review completed Alpha
- Communications plan completed VDOT / Siddall
12Whats Happening Project Cost
- Project Estimate
- Preliminary Engineering 7,160,000Â
- Right of Way 240,000
- Construction 112,600,000
- Total 120,000,000
- Project is fully funded
13Why?
- The rehabilitation of this intersection of I-95
and I-64 in Richmond is vital to travel and
commerce through Virginia - I-95 / I-64 through Richmond is dependent on the
function of its bridges and overpasses - Construction and maintenance records indicate
these 50-year-old spans need rehabilitation to
ensure safe and continued travel across the
region - Opportunity to apply new technology and materials
- This saves maintenance time and money in the
long-term - Based on the success of the James River Bridge
project, the overnight construction schedule will
be used for a timely, cost efficient and less
disruptive project
14Where?
- Upham Brook creek
- Laburnum Ave
- Westwood Ave
- I-95 south ramp to Boulevard
- Boulevard
- Hermitage Road
- Robin Hood Road
- Sherwood Ave
- Overbrook Road
- 10 / 11. Lombardy Street and CSX Bridge
- 12. Broad Street (COMPLETED 2002)
- 13. James River Bridge (COMPLETED 2002)
15When?
- Phased construction across 4.5 years to reduce
interruption and gain efficiency throughout
project - Phase I Roadway and Substructure repairs
- Phase II Prepare MOT for Bridge work
- Phase III Lombardy/CSX Bridge
- Phase IV Laburnum and Westwood Bridges
- Phase V Hermitage, The Blvd and Ramp A Bridges
- Phase VI Overbrook, Sherwood, and Robin Hood
Bridges - Phase VII Upham Brook (north and south)
- Exact dates to be announced Summer 2010
16What are we doing to help you?
- VDOT is limiting travel interruption
- VDOT is keeping you informed
- VDOT is keeping you safe
- VDOT is listening
171 - Limiting Travel Interruption
- Maintaining one lane of travel in each direction
at all times - Providing emergency lane during lane closures
during most phases - Restricting lane closures to OVERNIGHT during the
week - 800 PM to 600 AM on designated weeknights
- Additional lane closures limited to weekends,
only when needed - 800 PM Fri to 600 AM Monday
- Schedules are flexible to avoid major events,
holidays or inclement weather - Despite best efforts, there will inevitably be
delays and back-ups
181 - Limiting Travel Interruption
- Typical Maintenance of Travel
191 - Limiting Travel Interruption
- Zipper machine moves barriers into place for
quick lane adjustments
201 - Limiting Travel Interruption
- Shifting traffic to one side of the interstate
212 - Keeping You Informed
- Communications Plan in place to inform those
affected - Residents and travelers
- Local business and schools
- Travel, tourism and transportation partners
- Government officials
- Media and press
- Public safety community
222- Keeping You Informed Active Outreach
- Community and stakeholder briefings
- Face-to-face opportunities to learn and get your
questions answered - Project update newsletter
- A weekly update in your inbox
- News coverage
- Project news and regular traffic updates
distributed through our news partners - Web site / Online
- A one-stop shop for project news and updates,
plus a place to register for more information - Signage and Advisories
- Detour and directional announcements via variable
message signs, TV, radio and web - Supplemental paid media to guarantee visibility
of project news and announcements
232 - Keeping You Informed Personal Tools
- VDOT provides several options for you to stay
informed and receive updates - Calling 511
- Register for alerts or create a personalized
dashboard at 511Virgina.org - Follow _at_511CentralVA on Twitter
- Visit project web page on VirginiaDOT.org
- Sign-up for weekly email alerts (at
VirginiaDOT.org)
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252 - Keeping You Informed Optimization
- We will be tracking communications effectiveness
to optimize program across project lifespan - Resident satisfaction tracking survey
- Stakeholder satisfaction interviews
- Media tracking and analysis
- GOAL Get you the information you need in the
most effective and cost efficient manner
possible, so that your travel is as safe and as
easy as possible
263 - Keeping You Safe
- Committed to maintaining a safe work zone for
everyone - Reduced speed limits in work zone during
construction - Increased fines for speed violations in work zone
- Maintaining emergency lane during most phases
- Keeping traffic volume down through detours
- Promoting a driver distraction-free work zone
- Advance coordination with emergency personnel and
first responders to clear incidents quickly - Including work zone safety as part of
communications program - Enlisting your help in promoting a safety as a
priority
27What Can You Do To Help?
- Stay informed
- Attend public meetings
- Sign up for news and alerts (email newsletter,
511 or Twitter) - Drive smart and safe
- Schedule travel around lane closures when
possible - Use alternate routes or detours during
construction - If you must travel through construction slow
down, be patient and stay alert - Encourage others to do the same
- Tell friends, family and coworkers about project
and ways to stay updated - Remind others to try alternate routes, alternate
travel times and to be safe - Provide feedback
28What else can we do?
- We want to hear your questions, concerns and
thoughts now and throughout the project - We will do our best to respond in a timely manner
and with accurate information - We wont be able to accommodate all requests, but
value your feedback so that we can improve our
service to the best of our ability. - VDOT Public Affairs
- 804-524-6179
- 95bridges_at_vdot.virginia.gov
29Thank You