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$743M Texas-Sized 12-Lane Superhighway Coming to Austin By Chuck Harvey CEG CORRESPONDENT
Work started this year on a $743 million 183 South Expressway project in Austin that will widen U.S. 183 between U.S. 290 and SH 71 into a Texas-sized 12-lane superhighway. The project was started in April and is expected to be complete in 2020. The 8-mi. (13 km) stretch of highway currently carries about 60,000 vehicles a day. The new highway will handle triple that amount. Three of the lanes in each direction will be toll lanes, while the remaining three lanes will be non-toll lanes. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is in charge of the project. It was created in 2002 to improve the transportation system in Travis and Williamson
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counties. “The project will triple capacity along an eight-mile section of U.S. 183 between U.S. 290 and SH 71,” said Steve Pustelnyk, director of community relations for the CTRMA. “This is the region’s largest roadway construction project since SH 130 and signifies a major step forward in developing a comprehensive regional transportation system that offers greater mobility, reliable travel times and improved access to affordable housing.” The project was developed in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, the city of Austin and Capital Metro. Design-build contractor for the project is Colorado River Constructors joint venture, comprised of Fluor Enterprises Inc. of see SUPERHIGHWAY page 12
Water Project Leads to Padre Island Bridge Concept By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
When the Army Corps of Engineers deemed a new water exchange between Padre Island, Texas, and an old canal system was necessary, the city of Corpus Christi and private developers could have simply gone with culverts. That would have satisfied the need for a water exchange to improve water quality issues. But as talks opened about the requirement for the water exchange, the potential and its impacts became increasingly obvious. Now, instead of a simple culvert, there will be an open canal, two bridges and a pedestrian walk, the impact of which should benefit the area in numerous ways. “The developer suggested the bridge and relocating so it could be elevated and boat traffic could come through,” said Chip Urban, a princi-
pal with Urban Engineering, consultant to the city of Corpus Christi for the project. “The Coast Guard liked it because they would have faster response time to the back of the canal. It is going to be an economic driver that helps development. It will also help people come to the island and get out of their cars and stay out and spend time on the island. It will allow traffic on both sides. In the past, there was traffic on only one side. Elevating the bridge and allowing pedestrians underneath is just much more resort friendly.” The private developer has begun work on the dredging of the canal, and the construction bid for the estimated $10 million bridge is expected to be awarded by the year’s end with completion set for December 2017. The city project involves constructing two bridges, one northbound and the other southsee BRIDGE page 16
The city project involves constructing two bridges, one northbound and the other southbound, over the canal within the existing Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)-owned Park Road 22 right-of-way.
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Texas Highway Project Lettings
The Texas State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. County: Newton Project ID: STP 1602(057) Project: Overlay existing roadway. Location: From Cypress Creek, south to 0.30 mi. north of SH 12. Estimate: $2,175,499 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Apac-Texas Inc. — $2,174,628 • A. L. Helmcamp Inc. — $2,180,990 • Clark Construction of Texas Inc. — $2,238,089 • Angel Brothers Holdings Corporation — $2,429,436 County: Polk Project ID: BR 1502(205) Project: Bridge replacement. Location: Carmona Road at Brushy Creek. Estimate: $1,075,047 Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Longview Bridge and Road Ltd. — $1,019,437 • Drewery Construction Company Incorporated — $1,044,013 • Hodges and Son Construction Company Inc. — $1,100,999 • Highway 19 Construction LLC — $1,185,400 • East Texas Bridge Inc. — $1,284,060 • Stateline Construction LLC — $1,370,024 County: Archer Project ID: NH 1602(200) Project: Mill and inlay. Location: 0.54 mi. west of BU 82F to BU 82F. Estimate: $1,859,232 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Zack Burkett Company — $1,761,197 • Duininck Inc. — $2,265,047 County: Grayson Project ID: BR 2016(436) Project: Bridge replacement. Location: CR 4900-1 at Indian Creek.
Estimate: $961,888 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Highway 19 Construction LLC — $931,194 • 3LW Management LLC — $1,031,964 • Hodges and Son Construction Company Inc. — $1,060,649 • Encino Landscape Inc. — $1,060,808 • GHB Equipment Company LLC — $1,084,371 • East Texas Bridge Inc. — $1,204,861 • Stateline Construction LLC — $1,362,779 County: Reeves Project ID: NH 1602(182) Project: Hotmix, flexbase, sealcoat, signs and pavement marking. Location: From RM 652 to CR 232. Estimate: $10,968,836 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • CI Constructors Inc. — $12,525,496 • FNF Construction Inc. — $13,097,411 • Jordan Foster Construction LLC — $13,267,462
• Gilvin-Terrill Ltd. — $14,696,100 • Price Construction Ltd. — $15,826,700 • Delhur Industries Inc. — $15,961,132 • Reece Albert Inc. — $16,504,134 County: Bexar Project ID: NH 1602(312) Project: Grade, structures, base, surface and sign. Location: From FM 1957 - Potranco Road to FM 471 - Culebra Road. Estimate: $75,608,255 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Zachry Construction Corporation — $62,500,950 • Flatiron Constructors Inc. — $62,566,439 • Williams Brothers Construction Company Inc. — $63,340,903 • Webber LLC — $64,981,179 • Johnson Bros. Corporation, A Southland Company — $65,757,776 • OHL USA Inc. — $65,999,614 • W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company — $70,404,695 • Hunter Industries Ltd. — $77,861,333
Texas High School Plans $70M Football Stadium McKINNEY, Texas (AP) Rising construction costs have pushed the price tag for a high school stadium north of Dallas to a whopping $70 million. Voters in McKinney approved a bond package in May that set aside $50 million to build a 12,000-seat football stadium. Another $11 million previously was set aside for site preparation and other work. But The Dallas Morning News reports officials recently learned that concrete prices have soared, driving up the cost. A decision to do additional road construction around the stadium also is contributing. The new construction estimate would appear to make the project the most expensive high school stadium ever built. The school district is one of the fastest-growing in Texas. Three high schools would use the stadium, and soccer and lacrosse teams also would compete there. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Kirby-Smith Machinery Introduces TTC Approves $70B Del Keffer as Its New V.P. of Sales to Fund Projects Over Next 10 Years Kirby-Smith Machinery has hired Del Keffer as vice president of sales. Keffer will manage the direction of KirbySmith Machinery’s corporate sales and rental strategy to support organizational objectives as the company positions itself for further growth and development. His office will located at Kirby-Smith’s Dallas branch. Jeff Weller, vice president and chief operating officer, expects that Keffer will help Kirby-Smith continue to transform the experience of its customers. “In a very short time, Del has proven to be a dynamic leader with a keen eye for strategy and a good ear for the needs of our customers,” said Weller. “In this industry, the ability to be genuinely customer-facing is crucial to success. There is no doubt he will bring a velocity and intensity to our sales operations as we continue to look for ways to generate greater value for our customers. Del has our full support in this new position, and I am excited to welcome him into the Kirby-Smith family.” Keffer comes to Kirby-Smith from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he served the past seven years as an executive in the over-the-road transportation industry, but his four-decade journey through the heavy equipment and transportation business began with a position as a parts expediter in Tucson, Ariz. He has amassed a wealth of experience related to parts, sales, operations management and executive management
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on both the manufacturing (10 years) and equipment dealer/equipment rental side of the industry (27 years). “My ultimate goal is to provide all Kirby-Smith clients with a family relationship which they can depend upon in good times as well as lean times, focusing on customer need tomorrow by looking forward together today,” said Keffer. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Curry Supply Company Expands Parts, Components Distribution Network Curry Supply Company, a Walk-in customers are welcome, worldwide manufacturer and or can be ordered by calling the distributor of commercial service 24-hour Houston Parts Hotline: vehicles, is significantly expand832-821-7222. The Curry ing its parts and components disSupply facility outside Houston tribution network. is located at 1113 Howard Ave., Construction is nearly comDeer Park, Texas. plete on its main parts distribuThe company continues to tion facility in East Freedom, Pa., stock and sell its products and to add an additional 32,000 sq. ft. parts at Coleman’s Equipment, of available warehouse and its authorized dealer in Australia. office space capacity. This “We have experienced excepexpansion will allow for a much tional growth over the past few larger in-stock parts inventory. A Curry Supply Company is expanding its main years,” said Jason Ritchey, presimulti-million dollar OEM parts distribution facility in Pennsylvania and dent. “With that type of growth, replacement parts inventory is stocking a comprehensive inventory of on- and it is imperative that we provide maintained for all makes and off-road water truck parts in Houston. an industry-leading level of postmodels of on- and off-road water sale support to our customers. trucks, mechanics trucks fuel/lube expansion of this facility is expected to Hence the need to expand our facilities trucks, lube trucks, rail gear trucks, be completed late-summer 2016. to house an even greater volume of To service customers in the west and replacement parts.” vacuum trucks, winch trucks, dump trucks, crash attenuator trucks, lube southwest, the company has begun For more information, call 800/345stocking a comprehensive inventory of 2829 or visit www.currysupply.com. trailers and lube skids. (This story also can be found on The expanded two-story facility also on- and off-road water truck parts at its will provide more customer and new facility in the Houston, Texas, Construction Equipment Guide’s webemployee parking and allow easier area. Parts are available for most site at www.constructionequipmentaccess for walk-in customers. The makes and models of water trucks. guide.com.)
The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) with $70 billion worth of projects to help TxDOT meet the state’s growing transportation demands. The plan is the largest of its kind in the agency’s history that addresses capacity, maintenance and safety needs around the state. The 10-year plan, developed with extensive public input, targets congestion in the state’s most-populated areas and includes projects to better connect the major interstates in rural areas with local roads and highways. Also outside urban areas, the program calls for enhancing and completing interstate highways, and addressing the continuing needs within the energy sector and along hurricane evacuation routes. “The actions by the Texas Transportation Commission represent a historic investment in our state’s infrastructure,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “Texans have sent a loud and clear message that they are tired of sitting in traffic, and this funding plan will significantly address safety, maintenance, connectivity and congestion on our crowded highways. The plan presented by the commission will allow Texas roads to keep pace with our population growth, provide much-needed congestion relief for working Texans and put the Lone Star State well on its way towards having a first-in-class highway system for decades to come.” “The Unified Transportation Program reflects TxDOT’s commitment to planning for and meeting the mobility needs of our fast-growing state,” said Tryon Lewis, Transportation Commission chairman. With more than $70 billion in total funding, the 2017 UTP represents a significant increase from last year’s 10-year plan, which included more than $33 billion worth of projects. The bulk of the additional funding will come from legislative- and voter-approved initiatives to allocate portions of oil and gas taxes, sales taxes and other taxes to the state highway fund. Ending the practice of appropriating state highway funds to agencies other than TxDOT and the passage of longterm federal transportation legislation also contributed to the additional funding. The new funding in the 2017 UTP is largely allocated into program areas that address safety, maintenance, congestion and rural connectivity needs. It includes funding for all 25 TxDOT districts and 25 metropolitan planning areas throughout the state. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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MCL Contracting Improves Roadwork Method Using SDLG MCL Contracting purchased its first two SDLG wheel loaders much like any other typical customer. Working in the concrete paving industry, the Richland Hills, Texasbased company only needed a loader for three to four hours each day and didn’t require the features of a premium machine. What began as routine wheel loader purchases, though, soon turned into lucrative capital investments, as the company began using the loaders to work out an improved method of placing rebar for continually reinforced concrete paving. Using its two SDLG wheel loaders in conjunction with other equipment, MCL has dramatically reduced the difficulty of its operations and reduced cost. “We first purchased the SDLG wheel loaders to unload trucks of rebar at the job site when we’re placing reinforcing steel for concrete paving,” said Megan LaPointe, president of MCL. “We were dependent on the general contractor to unload and move heavy rebar on the job site and vulnerable to their schedule, so we wanted to get a little more control over our operations. We only needed the wheel loaders working a few hours each day, so purchasing more expensive loaders didn’t make sense.”
MCL had the loaders fitted with 12 ft. (3.65 m) forks to move 40 ft. (12 m) bundles of rebar around the job site, many of the loads weighing up to 6 tons (5.4 t). The company chose the 4 cu. yd. (3 cu m) capacity SDLG LG959 model to meet its capacity needs. By using the wheel loaders instead of having a crew manually lift rebar sections, MCL was able to save at least one hour of unloading for each truckload. The move immediately began to save both time and money for MCL — at three trucks per day, the company began shaving off three hours of unloading time a day. “The SDLG really held its own against what we expect from a premium model with a higher price point,” LaPointe said. “We probably only have a 40 percent utilization rate, and sometimes the machine might even sit for a week or two. It fits our needs perfectly. We’ve had no downtime or repair costs to deal with, either.” Paving a New Way Shaving a few hours each day from MCL’s material handling duties was only the beginning. Soon the company began to integrate the machine more into its rebar paving projects.
In conjunction with a Combilift, a multidirectional forklift, MCL began using the SDLG wheel loader to automate its roadwork processes. “Reinforced concrete rebar paving has always been a manual labor job — the crew carried the rebar from bundles on the job site, and then positioned them in a place to be tied,” LaPointe said. “We have made it more automated with the SDLG wheel loaders.” MCL uses an SDLG wheel loader and the Combilift, which can swivel in various directions, to dual-lift the rebar and dualcarry it into place. The SDLG is fitted with a forklift attachment, and with the Combilift, MCL uses the four forks from both machines with a spreader bar to ensure the rebar is held and placed evenly. The rebar is then guided by hand toward the ground. “The individual segments of rebar weigh about 60 lbs. each — they’re heavy, and by using the wheel loader and multi-directional forklift, the process minimizes potential injuries. This makes the job less physically demanding,” LaPointe said. “And we’ve been able to reduce our crew needs by half. We used to need 10 to 12 guys per job, now we only need six to eight, which has again reduced our costs.”
The ease in physical labor has not only made the job site more efficient, it has enabled the company to attract a younger workforce. A well-cited problem in construction and manufacturing, companies often find difficulty in replacing their aging workforces. LaPointe said that hiring has become less difficult because the job “is not as physically abusive.” MCL purchased the two SDLG wheel loaders from Dallas-based Romco Equipment, with which the company has done business several times. LaPointe said buying the equipment from a dealer the company knows and respects gave it the confidence to take a chance on SDLG. In fact, MCL had initially only purchased one SDLG loader, and it performed so well that the company bought a second a few months later. MCL Contracting LLC is an official woman-owned business that has operated in Texas for five years. It is a subcontractor that specializes in rebar installation. For more information, visit www.sdlgna.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
HOLT CAT Names Lothery Addressing Bottleneck... Product Support Sales Veep I-35 Project From U.S. 79 to SH 45 North Breaks Ground
HOLT CAT, the Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer of south, central, north and northeast Texas, has appointed Sean Lothery to vice president, product support sales. “We are thrilled to promote Sean to this new position, and to further provide our customers with exceptional service. Sean has demonstrated his commitment to HOLT CAT over the past 12 years and we know that he will continue to excel with his new responsibilities,” said Peter John Holt, EVP and general manager. Lothery currently manages machine product support sales and will continue to lead the machine product support sales team and product support sales of power systems. With institutional knowledge of HOLT CAT’s machine and product support sales divisions, Lothery has been with the company since 2004. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Construction is under way on a $28.1 million project to improve safety and mobility along I-35 in Williamson County between U.S. 79 and SH 45 North. The project will address the existing traffic bottleneck north of SH 45N where more than 177,000 vehicles a day use the I-35 mainlanes. The Texas Department of Transportation joined Williamson County Precinct Three Commissioner Valerie Covey, city of Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw and members of the community at the project’s groundbreaking ceremony. Work includes constructing braided ramps (where one ramp crosses over the other) along the northbound I-35 mainlanes between Hester’s Crossing and RM 620 to eliminate traffic merging/weaving conflicts. In addition, the north and southbound frontage road intersections at I-35 and U.S. 79 will be reconstructed and a third left-turn
lane for westbound U.S. 79 will be added. The proposed benefits of the project include: • Increased mobility and travel speeds, especially during peak periods • Increased merging distance for the existing SH 45N northbound flyover to I-35 • Increased safety by eliminating the merge/weave conflict between the Hester’s Crossing entrance ramp and RM 620 exit ramp Work on the 2.3-mi. (3.7 km) project began in late June 2016. Construction was funded by Proposition 1 and is expected to be complete in winter 2018-2019. The project contractor is Capital Excavation Company. For more information, visitTxDOT.gov. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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U.S. 183 Widening Project Will Triple Road Capacity SUPERHIGHWAY from page 1
U.S. 183 at Springdale Road, East 51st Street and at Bolm Road. Also, crews will construct 23 onramps and off-ramps connecting the non-tolled general-purpose lanes to the main lanes. The Montopolis Truss Bridge over the Colorado River will be decommissioned from vehicular traffic and preserved as a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. A new bridge will be constructed to carry vehicle traffic over the Colorado River. The existing bridges at Springdale Road will be widened. New motor vehicle bridges also will be constructed at Loyola Lane, Little Walnut Creek, MLK Boulevard, Boggy Creek, Montopolis Avenue, Montopolis Tributary, Patton Avenue, Carson Creek and at SH 71.
Aliso Viejo, Calif., and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. of Atlanta, Ga. Project manager is Scott Yardas. Construction of the project is being done in two phases. Phase 1 improvements span U.S. 183 from U.S. 290 south to just north of Boggy Creek near Bolm Road. Those improvements are expected to be complete in 2019. The second phase, stretching the remaining distance to SH 71 interchange, will finish up about a year later. The project is being funded through a mix of toll revenue bonds, government loans and government grants. Full Array of Heavy Equipment Current work includes clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment work, drilling of bridge foundation shafts, installing storm sewers and relocating utilities.
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The project was developed in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, the city of Austin and Capital Metro.
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The project was started in April and is expected to be complete in 2020.
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The project is being funded through a mix of toll revenue bonds, government loans and government grants.
The project includes 19 subcontractors. The number of workers on site ranges from 175 to 200 depending on operations and subcontractor work. Trades on the project include excavation and embankment workers, landscapers, graders, drainage and site developers, pavers, substructure workers, retaining wall builders, drillers and electricians. Heavy equipment on site includes bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, compactors, rollers, motor graders, hydraulic cranes, enclosed tool trailers, car trailers, flatbed trucks, mixer trucks, attenuator trucks fuel lube trucks, mechanic trucks, pressure washers, message boards, speed detectors, trench boxes, sweepers, man lifts, cranes and water trucks. The project will require 770,000 tons (698,532 t) of concrete. Work is progressing as scheduled. Vital Travel Around Austin Constructed in the mid-60s, the four-lane divided highway known as U.S. 183 South, has seen only minor upgrades. It is the primary route to and from AustinBergstrom International Airport
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and points beyond. The route experiences significant congestion during peak travel periods. Widening the route is expected to improve traffic flow and cut travel times. “Over the past several decades, U.S. 183 has grown from a rural thoroughfare to a major traffic artery, transforming U.S. 183 north of the airport into one of the most congested roadways in central Texas,” Pustelnyk said. Goals of the project include improving safety, optimizing system connectivity and enhancing local mobility along the U.S. 183 corridor. The route has a high-tech traffic monitoring system to improve traffic management and emergency response. As part of the project, new pedestrian bridges will cross over
The project also focuses on the U.S. 183 corridor, providing $25 million for new bicycle lanes, sidewalks and shared-use paths with connections to the regional trail system. Bike lanes will be included as part of the U.S. 183 general-purpose lanes. Along with bike lanes and walkways, the corridor will be spruced up with new landscaping. Nearly 2,000 native, drought-resistant trees will be planted throughout the corridor that will reduce water consumption and help prevent soil erosion. Some existing landscape will need to be removed to make way for construction. Native landscaping will be planted at key locations to help improve the visual appeal of the corridor. see SUPERHIGHWAY page 16
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As Austin Grows, So Does Need for Improved Highways SUPERHIGHWAY from page 12
Additional Benefits “This project also will enhance quality of life and economic opportunity for east Austin,” Pustelnyk said. “Since the late 1990s, Central Texas has viewed the eastern side of the metro area as a prime area for growth and development.” The city of Austin refers to the area as “The Desired Development Zone.” Pustelnyk added that east Austin has a lot of underdeveloped land. “The upgraded 183 South will set the stage for accelerated growth by improving access, attracting new businesses and increasing employment opportunities,” Pustelnyk said.
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In order to minimize noise from construction work, the project team will follow guidelines to mitigate noise. The contractor has a dedicated manager in charge of all noise and a hotline to address public inquires. Also roadway signage will inform residents in advance of noise-producing construction work. Plenty of Capacity Based on data from other toll roads operated by the Mobility Authority, it is anticipated that 35 percent of peak-hour drivers will choose to use the toll lanes on the new expressway. The remaining 65 percent will use the non-tolled general purpose lanes. Under that scenario both tolled lanes and non-tolled lanes will have plenty of capacity to accommodate the projected traffic on U.S. 183. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
No Closures Planned During Peak Travel Times To keep the project on schedule, construction is possible on a 24hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week schedule. However, no lane, ramp or road closures are planned during peak travel times.
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bound, over the canal within the existing Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)-owned Park Road 22 right-ofway. Park Road 22 will be raised about 12 ft. (3.65 m) to span the proposed canal that will be open to boats, along with a boardwalk for pedestrians. The bridges will have three spans, the center span at 46 ft. (14 m) crossing the canal, and two 36-ft. (11 m) spans on either side. The 42-ft. (12.8 m) wide canal below will include articulated concrete matting to prevent erosion. Sheet pile retaining walls will be employed and support structures under the water line will be armored. One of the concerns engineers had to address was maintaining adequate traffic flow during construction, Urban said. “Park Road 22 is a main thoroughfare in and out of the island,” he said. “A lot of people depend on that. We wanted as little traffic bottleneck as possible, especially during hurricane season.” One way of expediting construction is to use precast concrete Park Road 22 will be raised about 12 ft. arch spans. They are (3.65 m) to span the proposed canal that not necessarily less will be open to boats, along with a boardexpensive, but will walk for pedestrians.
The private developer has begun work on the dredging of the canal, and the construction bid for the estimated $10 million bridge is expected to be awarded by the year’s end with completion set for December 2017.
save the city in other ways, Urban said. The spans can be precast off site, then brought in on a flat bed and hoisted into place by crane in a relatively short period of time. During construction, traffic will be diverted to one side while the other side is being constructed with construction expected to begin on northbound lanes first. “Another thing we dealt with was, because
the geotechnical design was a little bit of a challenge, we originally did these arches to span the canal, plus the walkway on either side. At the backside of the arch there is 15 feet of embankment pushing on the canal walls. We ended up going from the originally planned two arches to the current design of three arches to help push the loads further away from the canal bulkheads. What ended up happening is the center arch completely bridges the canal with one arch on either side. It made for much wider pedestrian pathway and got the load of overburden farther back away from bulkhead walls of the canals. “One other thing that had to a happen was we had a sanitary sewer gravity line that would have gone right through the canal. We had to build a lift station and will be pumping in a different direction and connecting to the downstream portion.” While some opposed the bridge project because of the cost, most are very much in favor of the project, Urban said. “Most people are pumping their fists in the air,” he said. “They’re saying, ‘Now I get to take a cruise, pull up to the dock have a drink and listen to music.’ It’s definitely going to help water quality in the canals and it will help facilitate the environment that people move to the island for. This canal, boardwalk and the bridges are going to allow that to happen. It’s going to allow people to go out on their boats, and it’s going to open the island to tourism.” (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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