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Longfellow Bridge Project
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Longfellow Bridge Project DB Entity
WSC Attendees:
Bill Shea, Project Executive
Peter Rapp, Project Manager
Rob Collari, Project Design Coordinator
Jamie Sparks, Superintendent
Patricia Palmiere, Project Manager
STV Attendees:
Mark Ennis, Design Project Manager
Tetra Tech Attendees:
Erik Maki, Senior Project Manager
Regina Villa Associates Attendees:
Nancy Farrell, Project Principal
Kate Barrett, Vice President for Public Involvement
Amanda Agueda, Public Participation Assistant
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Design Considerations
 Restore Structural Integrity
– Arch Ribs
– Spandrel Columns
– Roadway Deck
– Substructure
– Seismic Restraints
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Design Considerations
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Design Considerations
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Design Considerations
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Design Considerations
 Restore Historic
Elements
– Towers
– Railings/Fascia
– Arches/Columns
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Structure Design/Modeling
 Structure Analysis
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Structure Design/Modeling
 Pedestrian Bridge
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Structure Design/Modeling
 Pedestrian Bridge
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Structure Design/Modeling
 Pedestrian Bridge
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Design Considerations
 Protect and
Enhance
Environment
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Improve Bike/Pedestrian/ADA Accessibility
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WSC Approach to Construction
Construction Staging
ADA, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility
Maintain Navigable Channel
Noise Baseline Monitoring and Mitigation Plan
Work Hours
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WSC Schedule
Begin Bridge Reconstruction
July 2013
Substantial Completion
September 30, 2016
Complete Track Reconstruction
October 2015
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WSC Proposed Weekend Diversions
25 Total
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Longfellow Bridge Construction Video
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WSC Proposed Sequencing
General Overview
 Construction of the bridge is in 4 construction phases, but it
takes 6 traffic stages to perform the 4 construction phases
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WSC Traffic Detour Routes
Construction Activities – June 2013 to September 2016
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WSC Advanced Signage Plan
Construction Activities – April 2013 to June 2013
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WSC Charles River Navigation Plan
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 1
Construction Activities – April 2013 to August 2014
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 1
Construction Activities – April 2013 to August 2014
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 2
Construction Activities – August 2014 to September 2014
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 3
Construction Activities – October 2014 to March 2015
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 4
Construction Activities – April 2015 to August 2015
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 5
Construction Activities – September 2015 to October 2015
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WSC Proposed Traffic Stage 6
Construction Activities – November 2015 to September 2016
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Bridge Complete/Final Traffic Pattern
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WSC Communications
Objectives
 Seek stakeholder input/support to finalize design
elements, as feasible
 Provide frequent and timely construction updates
• Meetings and briefings
• E-blast updates/advisories
• Website
• Social media
• Press advisories
• Dedicated hotline and email
• Business coordination
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WSC Next Steps
• Meet again in early
summer for update and
75% design
• Dedicated hotline and
email announced prior to
start of major construction
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WSC Contact
For more information, questions or comments
contact:
Stephanie Boundy, MassDOT Accelerated Bridge
Program Public Outreach Coordinator
stephanie.boundy@state.ma.us
857-368-8904
www.massdot.state.ma.us/charlesriverbridges/LongfellowBridge
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Pinch Points
Construction Activities – April 2013 to June 2013
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