Public Meeting
May 27, 2015
Heritage State Park
Fall River, MA
Bicycle Accommodations
I-195 Ramp Closures-May 2015
Stage 1B Mod
I-195 On-Ramp Detour Routes
 Route 79 Southbound to I-195 Eastbound
 Route 79 Southbound to I-195 Westbound
 Route 138 Northbound to I-195 Eastbound
 Route 138 Northbound to I-195 Westbound
 Central Street to I-195 Westbound
 Central Street to I-195 Eastbound
Route 79 Southbound to I-195 Eastbound
Water St. Connector @ 79/138
79/138 Looking North
79/138 @ Anawan Looking @ Pocasset
Temporary On-Ramp to I-195 East @ Pocasset
Route 79 Southbound to I-195 Westbound
Route 138 Northbound to I-195 Eastbound
Route 138 Northbound to I-195 Westbound
Central Street to I-195 Westbound
Central Street to I-195 Eastbound
Davol Steel Beam
Davol Steel Beams Spliced Together
Davol Steel
Davol Deck Reinforcing Steel
Davol Concrete Deck Placement
Davol Concrete Deck Placement
Looking South
Wall Location Plan
Walls & I-195 Ramp to Rte 79 NB
Stage 1C
Stage 2A
Waterfront District Area
Waterfront District Plaza
Waterfront District Fence
The Structure
Entrance to Fall River Sign
Braga Bridge
 Painting/steel repairs complete
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Winter 2016
 Remaining Braga work complete
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Fall 2016
Braga Bridge Current Traffic Set-up
Braga Bridge Median Workzone
Braga Bridge Middle Workzone
Braga Bridge Low Speed Workzone
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Braga Catcher Beam
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Catcher Beam Being Lifted
Public Outreach
How to stay informed
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Website - clearinghouse
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www.mass.gov/massdot/route79project
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Sign up for e-blast updates and advisories
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E-blasts and social media
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Meetings and briefings
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Print materials
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Press outreach
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Single point of contact
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Hotline – 781-774-0441
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Email – route79project@state.ma.us
Translations/interpreters
Questions/Comments?
 Address Safety of
Structural Deficiencies
 Address Safety of
Substandard Roadway
Geometry
 Reduce Life-cycle
Maintenance Costs