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Old Tappan Zee Bridge Begins Its New Life...8
Cuomo Unveils $34M Investment in Stewart Airport New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled the 17th proposal of the 2018 State of the State: invest $34 million to modernize and expand Stewart International Airport in Orange County. The Governor is calling on the Port Authority to approve the investment, which would increase access to world-class destinations and attractions throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley by supporting the construction of a permanent U.S. Customs and Border Protection federal inspection station.
The project began in May 2017, and will continue through the spring of 2019. According to Jason N. Hastings, M.C.E., P.E., state bridge engineer of DelDOT, it is currently on schedule.
Caterpillar Lists Deerfield Address as HQ...14
SnowCare for Troops: Free Snow, Ice Removal...50
Table of Contents................ 4 Paving Section.............. 67-81 Business Calendar.......... 102 Parts Section....................106 Auction Section...... 110-125 Advertisers Index............ 126
The new FIS will allow the airport to handle both domestic and international flights, while providing an improved passenger experience for all travelers. Additionally, as part of this modernization effort and to improve its name recognition, the airport will be rebranded as New York International at Stewart Field. The airport has experienced low passenger rates in recent years, and with this renaming and the addition of regularly scheduled trans-Atlantic service in 2017 for the first time, New York International will attract more travelers from the Metropolitan area looking for alternative, efficient transportation. “By transforming Stewart Airport into a state-of-theart transportation destination, we are providing an inviting gateway to the region and supercharging an economic engine for the entire Mid-Hudson Valley,” Cuomo said. “This international transportation hub will provide a world-class passenger experience, attract new visitors and businesses and continue to move the MidHudson Valley forward.” This investment will support the Governor’s see AIRPORT page 24
DelDOT Constructs State’s First Bulb-Tee Girder Bridge By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT
The first spliced prestressed bulb-tee girder bridge in Delaware is currently being built near Wilmington under the direction of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). The project creates a new multi-modal crossing of the Christina River to add another access point to Wilmington Riverfront attractions. It also will improve access to U.S. 13, I-495, and I-95. The project began in May 2017, and will continue through the spring of 2019. According to Jason N. Hastings, M.C.E., P.E., state bridge engineer of DelDOT, it is currently on schedule. The $28.3 million contract calls for the construction of a new bridge over the
Christina River to the Wilmington Riverfront and U.S. 13. The contract was awarded to RE Pierson Construction Company of Woodstown, N.J., with Nick Hetrick in charge. The bridge will include two 12-ft. travel lanes and shoulders, as well as a 14-ft. wide bicycle/pedestrian path. The path is will connect to the Riverfront walkway and other bicycle/pedestrian facilities in the area. “There are several challenges associated with the project,” Hastings said. “In an effort to reduce the contract costs to the department, RE Pierson worked with Hardesty and Hanover and with the assistance of DelDOT and RK&K to redesign the foundations to 30 in. and 24 in. prestressed concrete pile (from drilled shafts). Driving pile of that dimension and length (up to 100 ft.) requires specialized see BRIDGE page 30