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Charter Oak Bridge Project Completion Set for 2022 CHARTER from page 1

O&G Industries/Barletta Heavy Division, Joint Venture (OGBHD), at a cost of approximately $213 million. The project, which began April 1, 2019, involves multiple stages and an aggressive schedule with incentives for the contractor to not only finish on time, but ahead of schedule wherever possible. The anticipated completion date is May 26, 2022. Project Consultant Inspection is being done by WSP, and the infrastructure was designed by CME Associates (CME) and HW Lochner (HWL). The purpose of the project is to strategically target and alleviate recurring traffic congestion along I-91 northbound by constructing a new, two-lane exit-ramp to the COB (Route 5/15) at Exit 29 (Bridge 6947) in place of the existing, single-lane ramp configuration. It will replace — doubling the capacity and improving the geometry — the current operationally deficient ramp, well-known for creating traffic tie-ups on northbound I91 and on the COB. Congestion results in daily delays and safety concerns for motorists as traffic slows or stops on the highway. The project will relieve this bottleneck for roughly 80,000 drivers per-day by improving through-traffic capacity and reducing weaving maneuvers on I-91 northbound and on Route 5/15 northbound on the COB. “This addresses safety concerns associated with congestion and operational shortcomings in Hartford and East Hartford at I-91NB Exit 29,” said CTDOT Project Engineer Juan Ruiz. “Congestion, with queueing in the right lane of I-91 NB, has been observed to extend as The contract, administered by CTDOT, District 1 and the Federal Highway Administration, was awarded to O&G far as approximately 1.4 miles. This is due the steep Industries/Barletta Heavy Division, Joint Venture (OGBHD), at a cost of approximately $213 million. vertical grade of the existing Exit 29, with a significant volume of heavy vehicles and traffic volumes that are near capacity. In addition, the lane-drop from four, to three lanes, at Exit 27 contributes to this congestion; the northbound portion of the Charter Oak Bridge has experienced heavy weaving of vehicles entering from the I-91 Exit 29 with vehicles on Route 5/15.” Crews are relocating the future I-91 northbound Exit 29 and constructing the new ramp such that two lanes will exit I-91 northbound from the left, fly over Route 5/15 southbound, and enter the COB from the left lanes. “The I-91 NB Exit 29 is being redesigned to be a major diverge, with two dedicated lanes for the left exit ramp to Route 5/15 NB,” said Ruiz. “The new ramp will have added capacity and improved grades so that trucks can maneuver easier, and these changes will improve traffic flow and reduce recurring congestion.” Work is being done in four stages: Stage 1 — lower roadways under bridges; Stage 2 — widen portions of I-91 northbound and Route 5/15 northbound; Stage 3 — construct a new Exit 29 ramp, and Stage 4 — remove the existing Exit 29 ramp. The overall project entails: • Widening of northbound I-91 from Exit 27 to Exit 29 for approximately 5,700 ft. to allow for the installation of an additional travel lane. This requires the widening of the bridges over Route 15, the Airport Road on-ramp, and Airport Road, as well as the lowering of the roads below all three bridges to allow for adequate overhead clearances. • Construction of a new two-lane exit ramp from northbound I-91 to the COB, including: construction of one new The anticipated completion date is May 26, 2022. Project Consultant Inspection is being done by WSP, and the see CHARTER page 8

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‘Multitude’ of On, Off Ramps Add to Project’s Complexity CHARTER from page 4

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bridge; widening the portion tub girder for Exit 29. of the northbound COB over I-91 to accommodate four northbound travel lanes, and eventually, the removal of the existing single-lane ramp from I-91 northbound to the COB. • Installation of new lane markings on the new Exit 29 on-ramp and on the COB to accommodate four travel lanes (two lanes from the new on-ramp and two from Route 5/15). • Widening of northbound Route 15 to add an additional lane from the COB to the Silver Lane underpass in East Hartford, as well as the widening of the bridges over Main Street and Silver Lane. • Improvements to extend the Crews work on the future Exit 29 Bridge. service life of the pavement and bridges (milling, paving and subsurface concrete repairs) on I-91 north and south between the Elm Street overpass in Wethersfield and the new Exit 29 off-ramp in Hartford, drainage system upgrades, and guiderail upgrades to meet current standards “Considering the complexity of the project and the multitude of onand off-ramps, the nightly lane closures and work zones, installed perplan, are working very well,” said Ruiz. “They are very clear and defined for the motoring public.” The interchange is within a heavily traveled urban corridor and one of the biggest challenges was to provide a design that could be constructed while maintaining traffic throughout the project site. Detours and lane closures are planned to avoid pattern overlaps and traffic volumes are monitored on a regular basis using Smart Work Zones (SWZ), which are applications of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) utilized to help improve safety wear-plates are molded into the top surface and grooved to provide skid resistance. The concrete header will be normal and mobility. The new structures are designed for a 75-year design life. deck concrete, while the joint itself is rubber, steel and aluThe management and protection of traffic plan includes minum. While not exactly the same, the new joints are very closures and detours, and daytime and nightly lane and ramp similar to the existing joints. The pavement surface on the Route 3 ramp is known as a closures based on the work scheduled, such as paving and steel erection. To get materials and equipment on to the proj- High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST), composed of calect site, the team uses the temporary lane closures and/or off- cined bauxite aggregate that is bonded to the existing pavepeak hours. CTDOT is maintaining all existing lanes during ment surface with epoxy. HFSTs are increasingly used nationwide due to what many regard as superior friction off-peak hours. The joints on the COB consist of a molded rubber and a characteristics. CTDOT is looking for further opportunities steel expansion joint unit, which accommodates structural to use the material in additional areas that have a high friction movements and concrete headers. High strength aluminum demand.

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Maine Plans to Replace Four Southern Midcoast Bridges The replacement of the Station 46 bridge on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich is among the priciest projects outlined in the report, with a price tag of $32.5 million. Bridge replacements in three southern Midcoast Maine towns are among the thousands of upcoming projects included in the Maine Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) three-year work plan released in late January. The report outlines 2,180 projects totaling approximately $2.7 billion. The three-year plan estimates MDOT will invest in 100 mi. of highway construction and rehabilitation; 893 mi. of pavement preservation; 2,175 mi. of light capital paving for roads and highways; 222 safety and spot improvements; and 166 bridge projects. The replacement of the Station 46 bridge on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich is among the priciest projects outlined in the report, with a price tag of $32.5 million. When the steel bridge, located just north of the Taste of Maine restaurant, was built in 1939, it was expected to last about 75 years. More than 80 years later, the bridge is still structurally sound and carries an average of 19,000 vehicles each day, but needs to be updated to today’s construction standards, said MDOT Project Manager Devan Eaton. According to MDOT spokesperson Paul Merrill, the department plans to advertise the bridge replacement project for bids in September, with construction beginning as soon as late fall of this year. Merrill said the project is anticipated to be finished in 2024. In nearby Brunswick, the Frank J. Wood Bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham is slated to be replaced for $21.8 million after significant corrosion was discovered on the 1932 steel truss bridge, which sees approximately 19,200 cars daily. Merrill said the state transportation agency plans to start seeking bids for that bridge replacement in July, but a lawsuit filed against the MDOT and the Federal Highway Administration has slowed that process and driven up the cost. “Continued legal action could push this date out further,” he added. “If it advertises in July, construction could begin as soon as

late fall. If that happens, our anticipated completion date would be in 2025.” Farther south, the I-295 Exit 20/Desert Road interchange overpass and the Exit 22/Mallet Drive interchange overpass in Freeport are due to be replaced after they were deemed structurally deficient. Built in 1957, the Desert Road Interchange bridge sees 9,408 vehicles per day, and the Mallett Drive interchange carries 16,878, according to data from the MDOT. Plans call for adding a 12-ft.-wide bicycle and pedestrian path to both bridges in tandem with the upcoming project, something that Freeport residents will need to vote on in March to meet the MDOT’s timeline. The state transportation department agreed to split the cost of a multi-use path added to the two bridges with the town, said Wayne Frankhauser, MDOT bridge program manager, which would have cost the community $480,000. However, because Freeport decided on a 12-ft.-wide path, taxpayers must foot the bill for the added 2 ft., bringing the total to $634,000. Adam Bliss, Freeport’s town engineer, said “eight feet is considered the absolute minimum in terms of multi-use path widths, 10 feet is preferred, and 12 feet is ideal,” because it allows two bicyclists to pass in opposite directions. Merrill said the MDOT plans to advertise the two overpass bridges for bid in September with construction beginning as soon as this winter. The anticipated completion date for both bridges is late 2024. Although some projects have been hindered for assorted reasons, the MDOT does not anticipate any future construction holdups due to COVID-19, Merrill said. “We did have some construction delays in 2020 due to COVID-19 [delays in getting materials and some labor shortages], and we are working with contractors on a case-bycase basis to avoid similar issues moving forward,” he explained. 

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Peak Construction Days Bring 220 Workers Onsite CHARTER from page 8

JV and CTDOT are united in ensuring the outcome is a success. Thus far, the JV has completed the I-91 median from Cove Bridge to Route 5/15 Bridge, I-91 NB sign structures, I-91 concrete pavement repairs and substructure on bridges 6947, 6000, 0480 and 1466. The 2021 construction season will focus on opening the new I-91 northbound ramp to Route 5/15 northbound over the COB, completed I-91 northbound and southbound, including ramps and East Hartford Bridges at Silver Lane and Main Street. The project has its challenges, including securing experienced construction workers. “Obtaining and developing the best trade’s people possible, while maintaining productivity, are our overall challenges,” said Daley. “Without them, the work cannot get done or be done to the highest standards. General Superintendent Larry Doyon, Roadway Superintendent Bill Noll, Bridge Superintendent Bob Nardi, and Night Superintendent Ryan O’Halpin have done an awesome job of finding these trades people and training them for the future.” The delivery of the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) I-91 Charter Oak Bridge (COB) “They have been working with the unions and other Project, a large-scale initiative that combines two projects to reduce congestion and improve safety in the city sources to obtain the best possible trades people in order to of Hartford, and towns of East Hartford, and Wethersfield, is less than two years away. get the work done with the best quality and safety in mind, while maintaining the schedule,” he added. “They used a retired foreman to help train the new foreman and trades people not only to make sure this project goes well, but to build a future for the company. We give them all the credit. It’s a real team-effort.” Soil issues are minimal, and water and utility issues were overcome with the assistance of the CTDOT, WSP and CME. Careful coordination allows crews to work day and night shifts at multiple locations. “Bill Noll has been key in coordinating all aspects of the night work and making sure they run smoothly and productively with the day work,” said Daley. “This project has tight work zones. We work with CTDOT and WSP on each work zone to make sure we have the safety of the traveling public, as well as that of our own workers in mind.” Despite the many elements, Daley keeps his eyes on the prize. “The key construction activities are complet- Crews perform the median pour for Bridge 813. ing the first stage of the Charter Oak Bridge Daley is assisted by Kevin Mierzejewski, James Drake, asphalt and 5,800 tons of steel. widening and the new off-ramp Bridge (6947) from I-91 NB “We are reusing as much of the earth excavation as much to Route 5/15 NB by May 26, 2021,” he said. “We have Kevin Bernard, Michelle Fredette, Brett Stackhouse, Craig worked around-the-clock to complete these bridges this year Miller, Joe Hudach, Joe Sefcik, Mike Lenhardt, Kevin as possible;” said Daley. “Recycling is very important to us, but due to the specifications, reuse of materials is limited.” so we can tie them in by next May. 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Maintenance is crucial to ensure production is continuous. piles driven through caissons and bridge structures formed work to stay on schedule while we deal with the current health issues.” “We have three mechanics on duty between the day and and poured.” Peak days have 220 construction workers on site, with night shifts,” said Daley, “and we keep tabs on the equipment Specialty equipment such as an ICE Auger 5550 for on a daily basis and repair as necessary.” drilling and ICE vibratory and diesel hammers are helping local and regional subcontractors brought on board. Excavation and demolition is expected to generate 25,000 OGBHD purchases and rents equipment from dealerships push the project. “We will be working through this winter to maintain the tons of concrete, 210,000 tons of asphalt, 1,000 tons of steel, such as H.O. Penn in Newington, W.I. Clark in Wallingford, schedule,” said Daley. “Any work that can be done in the and 170,000 tons of earth and rock. 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Ghazi Alsaqri, CTDOT’s project engineer, addressed the initiative’s benefits and positive impacts. “The existing traffic volume within the project limits is at or near capacity, and combined with closely spaced interchanges, results in congestion and weaving concerns on this section,” he said. “A review of the three-year crash data between 2012 and 2014 revealed a total of 159 crashes with 48 injuries and one fatality on I-84 WB, and a total of 202 crashes with 90 injuries and one fatality on I-84 EB. The The diaphragms are cut free as part of the structural Crews continue abutment and pier reconstruction for crashes seen most prominently in this time period — rear steel beam removal process for Bridge 1743B. Bridge 1743B. endings, sideswiping, fixed-object crashes — are indicative of issues related to congestion and vehicle weaving maneuvers. “The region has grown and with that, the foundations built previously are no longer feasible for the increased volume,” he added. “I-84 was constructed in the early 1960s to support regional mobility and commerce; and as the region has grown over the past 60 years, so has daily traffic. Upon its completion, the sections being improved will achieve project goals of increased commuter safety, local and regional commerce and freight mobility.” An additional lane is being added on I-84 WB between Exits 39A and 43, which extends 9,500 ft. Additionally, for the I-84 EB direction, a lane will be added between Exit 40 and 41, which extends 2,800 ft. The lane additions in both directions are feasible via the replacement of the Berkshire Road bridges to Subgrade stabilization is performed in the median reconstruction area using crushed stone and geotechnical fabric accommodate them. between I-84 EB and WB. The work also covers replacing the superstructure and widening the Ridgewood Road Bridge on I-84 WB; removing the concrete haunches on the underside of dards and concrete barrier curb where warranted, relocation which are typically less expensive and faster to build, and the Bridge No. 1747 carrying South Main Street over I-84; of overhead and side mounted sign structures, minor reloca- reinforced approach roadway alleviates the bump at the installing a noise barrier wall at Bridge No. 1746 carrying I- tion of highway luminaires and the replacement of existing bridge typically caused by differential settlement.” The noise barrier walls will be constructed during Stage 2, 84 over Rockledge Brook; removing and reconstructing noise barrier walls in poor condition and installation of new ones where warranted.” when traffic is shifted to the inside of the highway, to meet noise barrier walls; and installing an incident management The construction plan is based on design and engineering current engineering standards and reduce roadway noise for system/information technology system and highway issues. adjacent residents and businesses. drainage improvements. “Construction staging of the bridge replacements is chal“During the planning and design phase, the department Due to regional and population growth, the standards and lenging but made possible through temporary closure or conducted a noise study in accordance with Federal guidelines for projects of this nature also have changed. “To ensure that all required standards are met, several ele- realignment of I-84 EB and WB Exit 40 on-ramps,” said Highway Administration requirements for this type of projments related to the existing highway cross section, includ- Alsaqri. “The Ridgewood Road Bridge for I-84 WB is a ect,” said Alsaqri. CTDOT is keeping people informed about traffic and coning shoulder widths, will be part of the safety improve- two-span steel girder bridge and both Berkshire Road bridges are single-span steel girder bridges. The new strucstruction updates through social media platforms and public ments,” said Alsaqri. “Guidelines and adherence to standards are being brought up-to-date with the mill and overlay of the tures at Berkshire Road are innovative Geosynthetic see SAFETY page 16 existing travel lanes, installation of guiderail to current stan- Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge Systems [GRS-IBS],

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Laser Scanning Among First Operations On I-84 Project SAFETY from page 14

Crews grade median slopes

meetings. between I-84 EB and WB. “Construction activities are being performed during periods of lighter traffic volumes and three lanes will be maintained in each direction during all heavy traffic periods,” according to CTDOT. “In order to reduce the impact [of] lane closures, certain activities will be required to take place at night. Construction activities can occur at any time. However, the allowable lane closure periods are restricted to minimize impacts to the travelling public.” Stage 1A of the project, which was just completed, dealt A Grove crane (90 ton) with the first half of the I-84 WB bridge at Ridgewood and sets a structural steel median reconstruction at the western limits of the project, bridge beam for Bridge and Stage 1B, which should be finished in April 2022, covers 1743B. portions of the new Berkshire Road Bridges, median widening, cross slope correction, and retaining walls. Stage 2A, from April to October 2022, will focus on the second half of the I-84 WB bridge over Ridgewood Road, outside shoulder reconstruction, noise barrier walls, and the remaining portions of the Berkshire Road bridges, while Stage 2B — November 2022 to May 2023, focuses on implementing the final traffic patterns and removing temporary pavement used during staging of the project. “Every job has different challenges,” said John Rouleau, O&G’s project manager. “CTDOT is in the midst of re-pro- 2021 winter. There will be times when we slow down certain filing its roadways — not just taking roadways and overlay- operations. We won’t be doing any paving, but there will be ing them, but putting in new cross slope and profile changes. some concrete work, setting precast barriers, bridge demoliOne of the first operations on this project was laser scanning tion, abutment construction, drainage installation and earth the entire roadway, then overlaying that data onto the new work that will continue. proposed cross sections. With this information, we were able “Right now, we’re working in the median section — to compute the cut and fills to the proposed roadway riding egress is a challenge and we have been using the ends of the surface. Next, we milled the existing roadway to remove the job and Berkshire Road as ways of entering and exiting,” he deteriorated asphalt, fills were laid out and multiple lifts of added. “As we build the bridges on Berkshire Road, access bituminous concrete were placed to bring the roadway to its to the median will soon be closed off so all egress will be at proposed new grade. the east end of the job. This will allow us to work safely and “This presented an early challenge because the paving effectively during the day. It’s tight, but doable.” needed to occur prior to work starting on the first milestone O&G crews are now in Stage 1B. operation, which was the Ridgewood Road Bridge that had “The roadway is being widened and we’re placing 10 a Stage 1A completion date of October 2020,” he added. inches of processed aggregate base on a compacted sub“We had to complete this wedge paving, which required a grade, then topping it with 15 inches of asphalt,” said great deal of finesse and was time consuming. We started on Rouleau. “This asphalt is comprised of several layers of the demolition of the Ridgewood Road Bridge in June and polymer modified asphalt [PMA]. The road work has started completed the Stage 1A portion of the bridge work on sched- in the median. We did all of the Stage 1A road work and ule, which was critical to CTDOT and us. quite a bit of the median on the western limits of the project. “Relations with CTDOT and their designers are one of the Presently, we’re working on Berkshire Road Bridge toward best I have encountered in my 35-year career. There are the eastern limits of the project. Our goal is to get everything always issues, but they have been proactive in working with graded so that in April or May, we can start paving right us. If we had any submittals that were red lining, they put away.” their utmost attention to turn it around as soon as possible.” Currently, the day and night shifts have been between 50 Another key operation involves the placement of the and 70 craft personnel, including the laborers, carpenters, Information Management System (IMS). This includes the ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Teamsters, electricians installation of cameras, message boards and underground and masons. fiber optic cable in ducts. This had to be completed prior to The Ridgewood Road Bridge (1743) is 150 ft. long and the start of the bridge reconstruction on Ridgewood Road has two spans and the Berkshire bridges (1744 and 1745), and Berkshire Road. approximately 90 ft. long, are being converted to single span “We are presently in discussions of how to expedite the bridges. IMS scope to enhance the schedule,” said Rouleau, who “They will be built on Geo-Synthetic Reinforced Soil noted that there have been no major issues from a utility [GRS] abutments, and each of the bridges are being done in standpoint. “CTDOT coordinated all of the utility work two phases,” said Rouleau. “They will be worked on simulneeded to make sure the Stage 1 work on the Berkshire Road taneously. We wrapped up the demolition of the median secBridge was completed on time.” tions for bridges 1744 and 1745. For bridge 1743, we’re The initial night work wrapped up in early December. modifying the abutments, the piers and putting in architec“These operations revolved around the re-profiling of the tural in-fills below it.” road,” said Rouleau. “We will be working through the 2020A shear mounted on a Caterpillar 345 backhoe is helping

with the demolition activities. “We’re using GPS equipment to assist grading and drainage operations, and have GPS systems mounted to our dozers and backhoes,” said Rouleau. The asphalt removed by milling operations is immediately placed in trucks and brought to a plant where it is recycled to create RAP. The concrete from the bridges is taken to recycling plants where it is crushed and turned into subbase. “We’re recycling quite a bit of the material,” said Rouleau. Nearly 5,000 ft. of new noise barrier wall shall be installed in Phase 2, toward the end of 2021 and into 2022. “It is anticipated it will reduce highway noise by about 20 decibels,” said Rouleau. “We’re replacing dilapidated walls with columns augured into the ground, stabilized with concrete,and sound absorption panels with an ashlar stone to finish it.” Rouleau has a solid management team and seasoned crews. “Our team is a quality group, most with over 20 years of roadway and bridge building under their wing,” he said. “CTDOT and Urban Engineers also have a strong team. Urban Engineer’s Josh Gray is an excellent resident engineer — he’s very thorough and a pleasure to work with. You need a good team pulling in the same direction and sharing a common goal to build a quality successful project. I’ve also been very satisfied with the people that the unions sent to us.’ The main subcontractors are Langan Connecticut Inc. for road scanning; CCA LLC. for surveying; Tilcon Connecticut Inc. for milling and paving; AFC Construction LLC. for the concrete work on the bridge structures; A.M. Rizzo Electrical Contractors Inc. for electrical, light, signal and IMS work; Alma Iron LLC. for furnishing and installing rebar for the bridges; Quaker Corporation for the overhead and side-mounted signs; Haven Steel Erectors Inc. for the bridge steel; Supreme Industries Inc. for the clearing and grubbing; Total Fence LLC. for the metal beam rail and protective fencing; and Safety Marking Inc. for the pavement markings. Bridge demolition, along with other activities, should generate 3,500 cu. yds. of concrete removal; 10,000 tons of bituminous concrete removal; 900 tons of structural steel removal; and 56,900 cu. yds. of earth and rock excavation. New construction materials should include: 4,000 cu. yds. of concrete; 68,500 tons of bituminous concrete; 800 tons of new structural steel; 80 new drainage structures and 6,600 linear ft. of drainage pipe. Additional equipment on site and to be brought in later includes: a Grove RT880E rough-terrain crane; Caterpillar backhoes — an M322F, a 335F, two M330s and a 345 backhoe with a LaBounty UP 45 processor; two Caterpillar D6 dozers; a JLG 60-ft. manlift; an Ingersoll-Rand SD116DX earth roller; a Caterpillar 966E loader; a Sterling LT9513 triaxle dump truck; and a Kenworth T800B truck. “We have an onsite mechanic to take care of issues that can be handled here,” said Rouleau. “If it’s something major, it’s removed from site and replaced. We maintain the equipment daily — proper grease and oil changes, hose condition checks are conducted by both the operators and the mechanics. The operators check the fluid levels prior to starting the equipment each start of shift and the equipment must be cleaned at the end of each shift. It’s attention to detail, upkeep and daily maintenance that allows our operations to stay efficient.”  CEG

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NEW ENGLAND SUPPLEMENT ADVERTISER INDEX

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David Rolla believes that as “one of the first impressions visitors get of the city,” the airport in New Hampshire’s capital must create a more welcoming space. With air traffic at the airport on the rise, a much-needed upgrade is on the horizon to do just that, according to Rolla, the manager of Concord Municipal Airport. The planned improvement to the facility follows a series of renovations in 2018, which were intended to revamp the look and function of the airport that was originally built in 1937. It included electrical upgrades, modern furniture and carpets, televisions, a new paint job and Wi-Fi. Deputy City Manager Carlos Baía said that the previous renovations were largely funded through donations of materials and services by the late Joe Alosa, the Airport Advisory Committee chairman at the time. “Both the city and Mr. Alosa understood that the lobby improvements were largely cosmetic and that they might only serve as a transition to a time when a new terminal could be built,” Baía said. The new plan, for which the Concord City Council heard a presentation prepared by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., is to build a new terminal building for the air transportation hub and free up land for the potential construction of a new hangar. Baía said that the motivation for the project is twofold. Part of it was that the airport has “been trending upward over the last few years” in terms of community use, following a “significant” post-2008 recession drop, he explained, while adding “the more pressing motivation is the fact that the existing terminal building is well beyond its useful life,” and has many issues that need to be addressed. Among these issues, Baía said, are that the building has “hazardous materials throughout,” that it does not comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] building codes, and that it does not meet “life safety and energy requirements. In addition, the existing building’s floor plan is not ade-

“It’s always good to refresh things that are the gateway to the city.” David Rolla Concord Municipal Airport

quate for use with modern-day terminal functional requirements.” The presentation listed priorities for the potential new terminal, such as adequately representing the state of New Hampshire to travelers, providing the community with an enhanced space, aligning with the city’s carbon reduction initiatives, and providing for current and future needs of the airport. Baía said that the potential new hangar “could be used to house additional aviationrelated businesses at the airport,” which could “serve as a source of additional revenue” for the facility. The Concord Municipal Airport project is currently estimated to cost $2.5 million, a figure that, according to Baía, includes the demolition of the existing building, preparation of the building site, and construction of the new terminal. Baía also said that approximately $600,000 is expected to be made available from the Federal Aviation Administration for this project. Currently, said Baía, the venture is scheduled in Concord’s Capital Improvement Program for design, engineering and permitting in fiscal year 2024, with construction to follow in fiscal year 2026. These dates are in flux, however, as Baía said that they could be “brought forward earlier or pushed back depending on Council’s direction.” As for those working at the airport, Rolla said they are pleased at the prospect of a new terminal. “It’s always good to refresh things that are the gateway to the city,” Rolla said. 

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