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$1.6M Grant Allows Port of Galilee Infrastructure Updates U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline joined Gov. Gina M. Raimondo in announcing $1.6 million in federal funding to upgrade key infrastructure at the Port of Galilee in Narragansett to help protect jobs and promote investment at Rhode Island’s busiest commercial fishing port. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will use the $1,661,500 federal grant, administered by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), to continue rehabilitation of critical infrastructure in the Port of Galilee. Funds will be used to support the reconstruction of piers, repair to bulkheads and electrical upgrades. The improvements will enhance the long-term viability of the regional commercial fishing industry and the local businesses they support. This grant builds on a previous $2.9 million investment from EDA that the Congressional delegation secured for the Port of Galilee in 2013. The Port of Galilee includes 38 docks and piers and is home to 240 commercial fishing vessels. Vessels based out of the Port of Galilee landed over 53 million lbs. of seafood and shellfish, worth more than $55 million, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Activity at the Port also supports many small and medium-sized businesses, which employ hundreds of Rhode Islanders, and helps draw thousands of tourists each year. The state estimates this federal grant, which will be matched by state funds, will help protect existing jobs while also creating 22 new jobs and spurring $1.2 million in private invest-
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MDOT Staff Shortage Means Plow Work for Private Contractors PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Worker shortages in Maine have forced the state Department of Transportation to hire private contractors to plow roads. The Portland Press Herald reported the state Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to the Ohio-based company First Vehicle Services. The contractors will work in southern Maine. MDOT has struggled to keep highway workers in recent years. The department currently has 50 open positions. Dale Doughty, MDOT’s director of Maintenance and Operation, says some workers might be attracted to higher wages at private companies. Maine State Employees Association interim Executive Director Ginette Rivard said a bill that would have raised the starting hourly wage of highway workers was recently voted down by the Legislative Council. Rivard said the raise could have helped with recruitment and retention. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Rhode Island, Amtrak Looking Into Providing Service to TF Green Airport PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island transportation officials and Amtrak have been discussing ways to add service to T.F. Green Airport. Peter Alviti, Rhode Island Department of Transportation director told WPRO-AM that his agency did a study with Amtrak about adding airport service and he believes it’s doable in the next few years, but it could cost more than $100 million. The addition would expand Amtrak service in Rhode Island while providing an alternate way for people around the region to get to the airport in Warwick, a few miles south of Providence. Currently, only the commuter rail to Boston stops at the airport. Amtrak has just three stops in Rhode Island, in Providence, South Kingstown and Westerly. Amtrak said in a statement that it’s too early to make any commitments regarding future service but
confirmed the study had been conducted, and outlined the next steps, which include further analysis of the costs and infrastructure needs. The feasibility study was recently completed by Amtrak, RIDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration to comply with a federal statutory requirement, Tom Moritz, Amtrak assistant vice president of infrastructure access and investment, said in a written statement. He said the next phase is to analyze the infrastructure needs and estimate how much it would cost. “While it is too early in the planning process for any party to make commitments regarding future service or the construction of required improvements, Amtrak and RIDOT are continuing to work closely to further explore opportunities to enhance the transportation options of the citizens of Rhode Island and of the region,” Moritz said. The agency and Amtrak met and
agreed to move forward with one of four scenarios laid out in the study, which involves adding a stop at T.F. Green to the existing Amtrak Northeast Regional service, said RIDOT spokesman Charles St. Martin. Ridership under the scenario was estimated at about 300,000 trips per year, he said. No exact timetable has been set, but an engineering study could start late next year, St. Martin added. “The earliest likely outcome for beginning any construction is about four years from now,” he said. Amtrak service to the airport was envisioned when the station was built, and they provided for the service in the station's design and by getting certain permits to allow for an expansion, St. Martin said. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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underneath the old Sakonnet River Bridge in Tiverton and Portsmouth also had to be carefully planned. Work on the first-phase demolition effort began late last winter, and should be completed by summer 2018. According to RIDOT project manager Jody Richards, “The biggest challenge was developing a plan to remove the bridge piece by piece, given the bridge’s current condition. For example, steel plates were added to spread the load of construction equipment operating on the bridge. Additionally, the bridge’s deck was removed in five-foot sections, one row across the width of the bridge at a time, to carefully unweight the bridge as evenly as possible. “For the center span removal, we have to add supports from the undersize of the structural steel to the existing piers. The center span may then be lowered into place onto a barge below, then further dissembled.” Work continues on removing the concrete deck slabs and structure steel members on the east side using two crews. The progression of deck removal is entering the area above the center navigation channel. Subsequently, RIDOT has closed the center channel for approximately one month. Another closure will be scheduled for late winter. Vessels will be unable to enter or pass through the channel under the bridge while the demolition occurs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m, Monday through Saturday. The channel will be open all day Sundays. Demolishing the bridge has, understandably, required a great deal of coordination. “In this case, the removal has to be carefully engineered and carried out,” said Richards. “Partly because it’s a truss, how the removal of individual pieces affects the rest of the structure. It’s a much more surgical process. And because it’s over water, wind and weather conditions are a factor, as well as assuring the safety of workers. They have to be on a portion of the bridge while we remove other portions. With many typical demo projects, crews work from nearby land areas, and aren’t physically on the bridge when it’s coming down.” An unexpected weather event had a dramatic impact on the tear down, as workers faced tsunami-like conditions. “The high winds from that storm broke large areas of the debris netting, and they could not work in high wind conditions. Along with that singular storm event, we had several days of high winds. And we’ve had a couple of other highwind storms in the past several weeks. In advance of these storms, we had to spend time securing materials.” The elements may prove difficult looking ahead, as workers prepare for future high wind possibilities, along with heavy snow and icing. Lightning also could be a problem in the area, although not common in winter months. Crews have removed about 40 percent of the deck slab and two spans worth of structural steel, so far, and have completed all protective netting for debris and migratory birds. “It’s a condition of the permit that we don’t affect migratory birds,” said Richards. “If they established nests, we would have to stay 150 feet away from them for several months, until the nests were vacated. For debris netting, that also is a condition of our permit, that no debris enters the water. And we wanted to ensure the safety of any boaters underneath, as well as cars. A portion of the bridge is over a local road and boat ramp.” Small portions of the bridge had been removed as part of the contract to build the new bridge, as the footprints of the bridges overlapped slightly where they met the land on either
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is removing more than six million lbs. of steel and 2,700 cu. yds. of concrete across 17 spans between the Sakonnet River Bridge’s piers, for a total of 2,178 ft.
The current total project cost is $15 million. Cost estimates for the next phase are being developed as part of the permitting process.
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Crews have removed about 40 percent of the deck slab and two spans worth of structural steel, so far, and have completed all protective netting for debris and migratory birds.
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Gingerbread Project Showcases Students’ Engineering Skills Emily Buenzle CEG WEB EDITOR
High school students at Greenwich Academy have been busy learning the ins and outs of home construction—with gingerbread. Students in the school’s Engineering and Design Lab carefully planned their designs, first with sketches, and then with cardboard prototypes before going to work on the gingerbread itself, Greenwich Time reported. “We started by looking up pictures of every gingerbread house, and then we drew a sketch,� said Kate Warren, a senior. “Then, we made a sketch on [Adobe] Illustrator, so we had to come up with dimensions and they had to fit this much gingerbread — 16 by 24 inches.� When it came time to build the houses themselves, teaching fellow Emily Dixon helped students laser cut sheets of gingerbread before they glued the pieces together with frosting. Dixon said she got the idea from another teacher while attending a conference. Students supplemented their designs with LED lights, wires, batteries, circuit boards, music, written code and more, Greenwich Time reported. “I learned about optimization of rectangle space — because we only had one sheet of gingerbread — and also integrating a prototype into an actual full-blown model,� said Megan DeMott, a senior. When complete, the gingerbread houses will be on display at Greenwich Academy. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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revenue sources, such as naming rights. The agency also said that the payment on the debt appears to be supportable, based on the team’s operating assumptions and its anticipated attendance increase. Hoyle and the Commerce Corp. signed non-disclosure agreements to look at the financial information, but then only discussed general impressions. Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello has said he thinks the deal should be renegotiated to reduce the risk to taxpayers and perhaps require the team or its owners to shoulder more of the cost. The House Finance Committee plans to examine the information from the auditor general and the Commerce Corp. in January. City leaders in Worcester, Massachusetts, are interested in luring the team there. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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MBTA: Wollaston Station Closure Begins January 8 The MBTA announces its final plans relative to the all reconstruction. closure of Wollaston Station, which will begin on “While we recognize that the station closure Some of the Wollaston improvements include Jan. 8. The closure is necessary to expedite the sched- will be an inconvenience to our customers now, major accessibility enhancements, state-of-the-art ule to reconstruct the deteriorated station. safety features and new drainage and flood prevenTransportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie in the long run, we’ll be able to complete this tion infrastructure. Currently the only non-ADAPollack, MBTA General Manager Luis Manuel project under an expedited schedule and with accessible station on the Red Line, Wollaston will be Ramírez, Sen. John Keenan, Quincy Mayor Thomas transformed into a modern, fully accessible facility, Koch, other state elected official, and members of the our customers’ safety in mind...” making the entirety of the Red Line 100-percent Quincy City Council gathered to discuss customer accessible. Additional upgrades to the station include Luis Manuel Ramírez accommodations during the station closure. new elevators, additional customer paths, upgraded MBTA “Safety is the priority as we replace Wollaston stairways, new bathrooms, and additional lighting. Station,” said Pollack. “Red Line trains will continue New electrical, fire protection, security, flooding mitto be provided along the Red Line, but the trains will not stop as bus shuttles will operate out of the station and parking will igation and site utility upgrades also will occur to support the at Wollaston in the interest of the safety of our customers. We still be available.” accessible improvements. The estimated construction value Working in coordination with city officials, T customers, of the Wollaston Station Improvements is $33 million. believe we have a comprehensive and efficient plan in place to continue to help customers get to where they need to go, and Wollaston residents, the T will be operating bus shuttle Meanwhile, the MBTA is improving infrastructure at service from Wollaston to both North Quincy and Quincy other station locations. Demolition work at the Quincy Center Stations for the twenty months that the station is Center Station Garage, which was closed in July 2012 due to 208 Holland Road closed. While the Wollaston parking lot will see a reduction structural concerns, also is scheduled to begin in early 2018. Brimfield, MA 01010 of approximately 110 spaces, T customers can continue to As part of the work at Quincy Center Station, the existing use the remaining approximately 425 spaces in that lot. elevator will be completely replaced and an accessible Sales Contact: R.J. Poirier Parking also is available at North entrance at Burgin Parkway will be rjpoirier@rjpoirier.com Quincy, which can be accessed via added. Construction of the project 413-245-3882 Newport Avenue. will occur through December 2018 Fax: 413-245-3522 Additionally, for the duration of for a construction value of $13 milthe closure of Wollaston, the T is “This marks a crucial step lion. The station will remain open accepting Zone 1A fares at Quincy forward for the Wollaston and fully functional during conwww.rjpoirier.com Center for those customers desirstruction. ing to board the commuter rail Station Improvement project. Additional Red Line south shore with valid passes or tickets accept- The mitigation plan reflects upgrades also are planned at the ed. In anticipation of the increase Braintree and Quincy Adams parkin Commuter Rail riders, addition- months of communication ing garages. Renovations to the al seating capacity will be made between state and garages at these stations will bring available on the Greenbush, the facilities to a state of good Kingston/Plymouth, and local officials, members of repair with an anticipated useful Middleborough/Lakeville Lines, the public, MassDOT, and life of forty years, improve accessiwhich pass through Quincy bility and provide for more effithe MBTA.” Center. cient and improved parking layout. “Working in collaboration with Included are structural repairs, 2014 CAT 988K, Low Hour, 9yd Spade Bucket, New L-5’s.. CALL the city and elected officials, and in replaced drainage systems, 2015 CAT 980M, Low Hour, Agg Handler............................CALL Sen. John Keenan upgraded fire alarm, CCTV, elecresponse to community concerns 2010 CAT 988H, 9yd Spade................................................ RENT Massachusetts about the closure’s timing, we’ve trical and emergency power sysdecided to move the closure date to 2015 CAT 336EL, Thumb, Tool ar........................................ CALL tems and full replacement of lightJanuary 8 to give our customers ing systems. 2011 CAT 950H, GP, Scale.................................................. CALL more time to plan ahead,” said Ramírez. “While we recogAccessibility upgrades include two new elevators at 2013 CAT 966K, Coupler, Or GP.......................................... CALL nize that the station closure will be an inconvenience to our Braintree Garage as well as improvements to both garages in 2011 CAT 980H, GP Teeth, L-5's........................................ 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The mitigation plan reflects tion next week. months of communication between state and local officials, The MBTA has committed $911 million to Red Line members of the public, MassDOT, and the MBTA,” said south shore projects, including 252 new Red Line cars that Keenan. “We are committed to continuing our work in order will begin full revenue service in November 2019. The rento mitigate disruptions to commuters. The reconstruction of ovations at Wollaston Station are a major part of a series of Wollaston Station, combined with a new Red Line fleet and signal, rail and other infrastructure upgrades along the Red updated signalization, will provide commuters with a reli- Line. Previous MBTA successes in renovation construction able and efficient transportation system.” with station shutdowns include Government Center, Orient In advance of the station’s closure, a bus shuttle began Heights and Science Park Stations. operating Sundays through Thursdays starting Nov. 12 from For more information, visit mbta.com/projects/3004. 9 p.m. through the end of service between North Quincy and (This story also can be found on Construction Braintree Stations. This shuttle service allows for ongoing Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipearly construction activities in an effort to expedite the over- mentguide.com.)
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MassDOT Provides Updates on I-90 Viaduct Replacement The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors and the MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board received an update regarding the status of the project to replace the deteriorated I-90 Viaduct which carries several lanes of highway traffic over Boston’s Allston neighborhood into and out of downtown Boston. After several years of collaboration with members of the community, and regular meetings of a task force intended to help identify goals and design elements for the project, MassDOT is currently analyzing financing options for this project and continuing to coordinate with key stakeholders. The project is at approximately 15 percent design and the current schedule calls for the completion of the project’s preliminary design in 2019 and then beginning the process to procure a contractor for this project. Construction work and related activities would then be expected to begin in 2020. “The focus of MassDOT is moving the project forward now so the essential elements can be built to replace the deteriorated viaduct carrying the highway vehicles,” said Stephanie Pollack, transportation secretary and CEO. “With the highway viaduct replacement, there is an opportunity to do additional ‘enhancements’ to the interchange to benefit drivers on local roads, pedestrians and cyclists, but those ‘enhancements’ cannot be committed to until after a finance plan for the project is confirmed. Our conversations with stakeholders will continue to be valuable in the weeks and months ahead as the core project design elements are decided and as MassDOT engages local elected and civic leaders on work which can be included and which is outside of construction to replace the elevated highway.” “The Allston Viaduct is a complex structure that impacts all modes of transportation throughout the area including vehicles traveling on I-90, local traffic, MBTA Commuter Rail, Amtrak trains, as well as those who are traveling by bicycles or by foot,” said Patricia Leavenworth, chief high-
way engineer. “The viaduct is structurally deficient and showing signs of deterioration and on a yearly basis, MassDOT spends on average $800,000 to maintain the viaduct. The time has come to move this project forward through the design phase so it can be rebuilt.” The elevated Allston Viaduct carries traffic on I-90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike), through the Allston/Brighton area with Cambridge Street and Soldiers Field Road to the north and Brighton Avenue to the south. This section of the Massachusetts Turnpike has an average traffic volume of approximately 144,000 vehicles per day. The viaduct is the primary road of travel between western Massachusetts and central Massachusetts and Boston. The Allston Viaduct was constructed during the 1960s and is nearing the end of its useful lifespan and must be replaced to prevent the bridge from becoming more structurally deficient. MassDOT annually spends approximately $800,000 to maintain the Viaduct in usable condition. The replacement of the Viaduct is an opportunity to reconfigure aspects of the Allston Interchange which dates to the 1965 extension of the Massachusetts Turnpike to downtown Boston, and offers opportunities, if affordable, to make multi-modal transportation enhancements to the local area. At the MassDOT Board and Fiscal and Management Control Board meeting, three replacement options were discussed: • Replacing the Allston Viaduct and shifting the railroad beneath the structure while keeping the railroad at-grade. • Removing the Allston Viaduct and replacing it with an at-grade highway and building a railroad viaduct. • Removing the Allston Viaduct and replacing it with an at-grade highway and keeping the railroad infrastructure at-grade. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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