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Crews Widen State Route 400 in Forsyth County

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Concrete paving will resume southbound in spring 2017.

By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

A $47 million design-build project that will widen state Route 400 in Forsyth County from McFarland Parkway Interchange to state Route 369/Browns Bridge Road is moving forward in Georgia. Crews are constructing one lane in the existing inside median, both northbound and southbound, from McFarland Parkway to state Route 369, and are working on bridge widening over Big Creek and the Sawnee Creek portion of Lake Lanier.

“The work is being completed in stages,” said Richard O’Hara, GDOT project manager. “The design-build contract mandated opening SR 400 in four-mile segments as they were completed.

The approach to the work was to begin where congestion was worse and would have the most benefit, in the northbound direction at McFarland Parkway. Instead of the minimum four-mile segment, the contractor was able to open an eightmile segment on November 5, 2016, exactly two years after the passing of the Forsyth County referendum. The project is a direct result of the referendum, because it was on the county’s project

list.”

Local and state officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project in November 2015, featuring remarks by Forsyth County Commissioner Pete Amos. The work is currently scheduled for completion by October 2018.

According to O’Hara, the intense schedule was an early concern.

“One of the biggest challenges to overcome was the condensed time frame for construction.

We were on a very tight deadline to get the project going.”

Construction work started with clearing the inside shoulder, followed by placing graded aggregate base and 10 in. (25.4 cm) of concrete.

While concrete was being poured, contractor CW Matthews also was working on widening the northbound bridge over Big Creek.

“The bridge was completed one month prior to the concrete pavement being completed,” said O’Hara. “We anticipated that the bridges would be a critical path in the contractor being able to open a segment to the public. The bridge was completed on schedule and the extra month allowed us to double the length of see GDOT page 2

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A $47 million design-build project that will widen state Route 400 in Forsyth County from McFarland Parkway Interchange to state Route 369/Browns Bridge Road is moving forward in Georgia.

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GDOT’s Route 400 Project on Track to Complete in Late 2018 GDOT from page 1

the first segment open for travel. The bridge design was ongoing, as paving was already being completed on some sections.”

Work is currently being completed at the Suwanee Creek/Lake Lanier bridge, which is north of the initial 8-mi. (12.9 km) segment. Concrete paving will resume southbound in spring 2017.

O’Hara said dry conditions have benefited crews.

“The extended drought experienced in north Georgia this past spring, summer and fall allowed the contractor to take advantage of good weather for paving and bridge work.”

GDOT District 1 construction engineer Nicholas Mullins said the main task on the project is adding a third travel lane north/south bound from McFarland to SR 369.

“It is 14 miles in total length,” said Mullins. “The other objective is the rehabilitation of the outside shoulders.”

To date, crews have not experienced any major setbacks such as rock removal or other unexpected issues. Mullins said that the traffic state is the main concern.

“Morning and afternoon peak hours cause a bottleneck along sections of the project.

Morning rush hour causes traffic southbound all the way up to 369 some mornings.

Afternoon rush hour causes traffic at McFarland when the three lanes drop to two,” said Mullins.

Constructing one lane in the existing inside median both northbound and southbound from McFarland Parkway to state Route 369 called for a large crew, a good deal of equipment and plenty of concrete.

“Except for the last mile or so between 306 and 369, the new lane is constructed out of concrete. A concrete paving machine is used to construct the travel lane. On a good weekend of work, the contractor can put down a little over a mile of concrete pavement. There is a sub grade foundation of compacted dirt, followed by a graded rock base and then the concrete/asphalt,” said Mullins.

The two bridges on the project are each more than 100 ft. (30.5 m) in length. One is located at McFarland over the Greenway, the other over Sawnee Creek before the Pilgrim Mill exit.

Mullins said no clearing was required for the project. All work commences within GDOT right-of-way, with grading at a minimum. Roughly 2 ft. (.6 m) need to be added or subtracted from the existing ground for the new travel lane.

There have been no safety issues to report, so far; however, working in an environment with traffic nearby poses a significant threat to highway crews that have been putting in long hours.

“It’s dangerous to say the months later, the department least. The guys working out began construction. Within two there are used to it, but they years of the referendum passing, understand the risks. Even the an 8-mi. portion of the widening smallest car driving by at 60 was opened. mph can be rattling. People who “GDOT acted quickly on drive through the work zone developing a project concept over the speed limit don’t realize report, which was conducted it,” Mullins said. internally by GDOT staff and Heavy machinery being used completed in February 2015,” during construction includes said Darryl VanMeter, GDOT bulldozers, excavators, motorstate innovative delivery admingraders, milling machines, a istrator.

“A Georgia concrete paving machine and an Environmental Protection Act GDOT photo (GEPA) document was initiated asphalt paving machine.

“All of these, and much Nicholas Mullins, GDOT District 1 construction engineer, said in early 2015 to study the projmore, are used for the the main task on the project is adding a third travel lane ect area. The GEPA document concrete/asphalt pavement north/south bound from McFarland to SR 369. was not finalized until after aspect of the job,” said Mullins. award of the project, in July “Cranes are the main figures for the bridge funds obligated to this specific project. 2015.

GDOT allocated an additional $13 million. work.”

“GDOT prioritized weekend roadwork by Concrete and asphalt are among the chief According to Andrew Hoenig, GDOT proj- allowing the contractor to close one lane on materials being used during construction. ect manager, the SR 400 widening effort Friday night and open back up Monday This innovative approach, Stronger variations of concrete are required was one of the first GDOT projects to use morning. on bridges for the foundation and deck work. entirely state and local funding without fed- although not without weekend delays, saved the department approximately 10 months of Mullins said the most time-consuming eral funds.

“While this project was in the beginning construction time and over $1 million in trafpart of the construction involves communistages of development, the Georgia General fic control costs by allowing continuous clocation.

“This requires relaying information back Assembly was developing language for sures.”

Construction throughout the remainder of and forth between the department, the con- increased state funding for transportation,” the work week was restricted to overnight or said Hoenig.

“With the successful, quick tractor and the traveling public. The contractor knows what to do as far as completing delivery of the project, it helped to ensure off-peak hours to reduce the impacts on the work. It’s my job to relate this informa- confidence that the department would deliv- commuters. To date, feedback from the pubtion to the public, even if they don’t neces- er projects with this type of funding going lic has generally been positive, despite the sarily want to hear it. Communication is key, forward. Additionally, for the first time, the understandable inconveniences.

“The project has been a major success in department used a fixed-fee variable scope and that is why it demands so much time.” terms of reduced travel times,” said The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design-build contract, which allowed the (USACE) issued two separate 404 permits. proposers to bid up to 10 segments of widen- VanMeter. “A major bottleneck was eliminated at McFarland Parkway, and travel Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates ing.”

A maximum budget was set at $63 million times to north Forsyth County have been impacts into waters of the U.S., and is to include potentially 14 mi. (22.5 km), if the reduced by 20 minutes, in some cases.” administered through the U.S. Corps of VanMeter said the construction, which Engineers for the work at Big Creek and full scope was achieved. All bids received will widen state Route 400 in Forsyth Sawnee Creek/Lake Lanier. This allowed included the full scope of the project, and the County from McFarland Parkway the contractor to appropriately phase the winning bid was $47 million, coming in at $16 million under budget. The savings Interchange to state Route 369/Browns bridge work.

The Big Creek bridge accommodates a allowed Forsyth County to fund an addition- Bridge Road, is clearly needed.

“State Route 400, although a major multi-use path under the bridge, so coordina- al project along the same corridor.

“Forsyth County residents voted on a ref- Atlanta artery, is only two lanes in both tion with local officials was required for the directions north of McFarland Parkway. temporary closure associated with construc- erendum, which included $50 million for Around the McFarland exit, SR 400 decreastion to address safety concerns. The recre- this project, and the department obligated an es from four lanes to two lanes northbound ational trail was reconstructed and opened to additional $13 million,” said Hoenig. and southbound, creating a significant botthe public within the approved closure peri- “Forsyth County, located in north metro tleneck during the p.m. commute.

Atlanta about 30 minutes north of down- Additionally, commercial and residential od on the popular pedestrian path.

A dredging permit was obtained from the town, voted in favor of this referendum to growth in Forsyth County has increased conUSACE local office at Lake Lanier to widen SR 400, which is a vital thoroughfare gestion throughout this corridor. The city of accommodate the required removal of silt to through the County. State Route 400 is one Cumming is immediately adjacent to SR offset bridge construction impacts. The of three arteries which lead north of Atlanta, 400 in this section, as well. McFarland to SR dredging was completed with equipment the so it serves primarily commuter traffic dur- 369 is approximately 13-miles, which contractor had on site in advance of the per- ing the peak a.m. period in the southbound stretches the majority of the county.” direction, and the peak p.m. period in the mitted deadline period.

The area’s average daily traffic in 2020 is The 404 permitting process and dredging northbound direction.” expected to be 112,000, compared with The referendum was passed in November 140,000 in 2040. permit process reviews were completed without delay, allowing the bridge construc- 2014. The department moved swiftly (This story also can be found on through the design-build process and was Construction Equipment Guide’s webtion to remain on schedule.

Forsyth County residents passed a $200 able to award the contract to CW Matthews/ site at www.constructionequipmentmillion referendum, with $50 million of the ICE Consulting in May 2015. Roughly six guide.com.) CEG

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GUCA’s Pharr Discusses Prospective Projects at Luncheon The Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) East Georgia Industry Luncheon was held at a local favorite, Sconyers BBQ in Augusta, Ga., on “With the kickoff of the Cyber Command Center Jan. 26. This was an open invitation event for GUCA members, prospective members, munic- construction, the Augusta River Region is set to take ipalities and government officials. More than part in a 10-year expansion in all things related to 45 members and guests attended this meeting and took advantage of this great military and quality of life.”

Daniel Pharr networking opportunity.

GUCA Member GUCA members and guests heard a presentation from fellow member Daniel Pharr. He talked about the prospective projects that are many other construction projects have recently been announced, and more slated for construction or are awaiting appro- are on the way. Right now is an exciting time for the Augusta area.”

GUCA members and guests also were addressed by Dickey Watson, priation of funds from the government.

“There are only two U.S. Army bases Industrial Chemicals, GUCA membership committee chairman. He welin the United States that are actually comed everyone to the meeting and thanked BITCO Insurance Co. and growing and seeing prolonged Ferguson Waterworks for their generous sponsorships. Watson also growth/investment,” said Pharr. “One encouraged the members to stay active and participate in future GUCA of the two is thankfully Fort Gordon. functions and emphasized the importance of generating new membership “With the kickoff of the Cyber in the east Georgia area. He promoted the 2016 to 2017 GUCA Command Center construction, the Membership Contest and emphasized how important it is building strong Augusta River Region is set to take part in membership and relationships within the association Those in attendance also were updated by Vikki Consiglio, GUCA a 10-year expansion in all things related to military and quality of life. The influx of executive director, about upcoming events, safety classes and industry and employees and supporting infrastructure will legislative issues. Consiglio also highlighted the GUCA affinity programs, help push forward the quality of life invest- including the 401(K) MEP Plan and the BITCO Safety Dividend program.

For more information, visit www.guca.com. ments, further solidifying Augusta as a great (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s community to live in. Three hotels, a civic center, liberal arts center, amateur baseball stadium, as well website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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‘Peach State’ Highway Project Bids

The Georgia State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects.

Following is a list of some of the projects let.

County: Bibb Proposal Number: 002 - B1CBA1601627-1 Location: On I-16/SR 404 beginning at I-75/SR 401 and extending to Coliseum Dr./Mlk Blvd.

Project: 1.403 mi. of widening and reconstruction.

Also includes construction of six bridges and approaches.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $62,680,353 • Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. — $66,498,003 • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $69,628,012 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $73,925,593 • Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $76,883,350 County: Douglas Proposal Number: 005 - B1CBA1700709-0 Location: On U.S. 78/SR 5/SR 8 beginning at Bright Star Road and extending to Gurley Road.

Project: 0.417 mi. of widening and reconstruction.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $1,296,024 • Baldwin Paving Company Inc. — $1,303,719 • Cmes Inc. — $1,323,054 • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $1,350,274 • Bartow Paving Company Inc. — $1,409,185 • Precision 2000 Inc. — $1,658,490 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $2,611,825 County: Effingham Proposal Number: 006 - B1CBA1700776-0 Location: On SR 17 at SR 119.

Project: Construction of a roundabout.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • McLendon Enterprises Inc. — $3,406,550 • Reeves Construction Company — $3,504,030 • Underground Excavating Inc. — $3,842,361 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $5,522,380 County: Ben Hill Proposal Number: 008 - B3CBA1700713-0 Location: On U.S. 129/SR 11 over House Creek.

Project: 1.140 mi. of construction of a bridge and approaches.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Doyle Hancock & Sons Construction Inc. — $4,410,488 • East Coast Asphalt LLC — $4,970,188 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $7,263,397 County: Burke Proposal Number: 010 - B3TIA1700791-0

Location: On SR 56 beginning at the Burke County line and extending to SR 23.

Project: 1.392 mi. of widening and reconstruction.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Reeves Construction Company — $4,549,815 • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $5,349,618 • C And H Paving Inc. — $5,484,679 • Beam’s Contracting Inc. — $5,776,878 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $6,374,082 County: Carroll Proposal Number: 011 - B3CBA1700737-0 Location: On SR 100 beginning at the Heard County line and extending south of SR 166.

Project: 8.991 mi. of milling, plant mix resurfacing, single surface treatment paving and shoulder rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $2,028,787 • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $2,029,618 • Bartow Paving Company Inc. — $2,199,317 • Baldwin Paving Company Inc. — $2,443,390 County: Jones Proposal Number: 013 - B3CBA1700755-0 Location: On SR 49 over Norfolk Southern Railway.

Project: 0.860 mi. of construction of a bridge and approaches.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $8,640,663 • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $8,712,298 • Georgia Asphalt Inc. — $9,592,132 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $9,888,277 • Southeastern Site Development Inc. — $11,779,650

County: Baldwin Proposal Number: 003 - B1CBA1601631-0 Location: On SR 22 beginning at the Jones County line and extending east of Little Fishing Creek Bridge.

Project: 7.080 mi. of milling, plant mix resurfacing, single surface treatment paving and shoulder rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Reeves Construction Company — $1,662,842 • Pittman Construction Company — $1,682,916 • Georgia Asphalt Inc. — $1,760,039 • C And H Paving Inc. — $1,971,578 County: Bartow Proposal Number: 004 - B1CBA1601621-0 Location: Various locations on I-75/SR 401.

Project: Bridge rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Ram Construction Services of Michigan Inc. — $1,989,822 • Baldwin Paving Company Inc. — $2,182,032 • Bridge Masters Construction LLC — $2,371,200 • The L. C. Whitford Company Inc. — $2,498,887 Counties: Bibb, Crawford and Peach Proposal Number: 005 - B1CBA1601524-1 Location: On I-75/SR 401 beginning north of SR 96 (Richard Russell Parkway) and extending north of Bibb/Crawford County line.

Project: 10.040 mi. of pavement rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • R.A. Knapp Construction Inc. — $9,835,609 • Diamond Surface Inc. — $11,399,288 • Kiewit Infrastructure South Company — $11,694,677 • Pittman Construction Company — $17,683,776 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $18,251,135

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