Belmont Street
Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Christian Gospel Church Worcester
43 Belmont Street
Worcester MA
February 20, 2015
7:00PM
Agenda
• Introductions
• Project site and overview
• Project history
• Construction period
• Question and Answer
Project Team
• A new team mix for construction
• Some continuity maintained
• MassDOT oversight moves to District 3
Project Team: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of
the project team membership logo’s.
• The project team includes MassDOT as
the lead agency, Howard Stein Hudson
assisting with public involvement and
MIG corporation as the general
contractor.
Project Site
Project Site: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of the
project site.
• The Belmont Street Bridge is highlighted in
orange and carries Belmont Street (Route 9)
over I-290.
• Pedestrian improvements at the intersection of
Edward Street and Belmont Street are included
in the project and highlighted in orange to the
west of the Belmont Street Bridge.
Design Project History
• Design work in 2012 and 2013
• Significant public process:
• www.mass.gov/massdot/belmontstbridge
• Meetings and briefings:
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10/2012
11/2012
1/2013
3/2013
6/2013
12/2013
Direct abutter meetings: spring 2013
Coordination with CMRPC
Coordination with local elected officials
Database of over 120 stakeholders
Why all the process?
• Not the Kenneth F. Burns
Memorial, but • Location is everything
• Residential and
institutional abutters
• Major local/regional
roadway
• Transit/school bus line
• Utility challenges
• Effective outreach is key
Our Goal
Our Goal: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of
the existing Belmont Street Bridge.
• The Belmont Street Bridge carries
Belmont Street (Route 9) over I-290.
• The bridge has been determined
structurally deficient and reaching the
end of it’s useful life.
Our Goal contd.
Our Goal contd. Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering
of the completed Belmont Street Bridge.
• While there are not significant changes
to the structure itself, the major change
that will occur will be an increase
number of lanes on the bridge.
Project Timeline
• What’s done:
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Tree protection
Snow fencing
Construction signage
Installation of temporary
pedestrian bridge
• What’s coming up in March:
• Utility work
• Readying pedestrian bridge
for use
• Removal of north sidewalk
• Ongoing work I-290 east and
westbound lanes
Project Time Line: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of the
project timeline.
• Notice to Proceed was issued on October 15,
2014 and ongoing work has included tree
protection, snow fencing, construction signage,
and the installment of the temporary pedestrian
bridge.
• Upcoming work include utility adjustments,
readying the temporary pedestrian bridge for
use, removal of the north sidewalk, and ongoing
work on I-290.
Construction Project History
• Notice To Proceed issued: 10/14/15
• Initial construction steps 12/14
• Meetings and briefings
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12/11/14 – Public Information Meeting
12/18/14 – State Representative Briefing
1/8/15 – Worcester Housing Authority Briefing
2/20/15 – Catholic Gospel Church Worcester Briefing
• Project website updated 1/15:
• www.mass.gov/massdot/belmontstbridge
• Ongoing coordination with local elected officials
• Database of over 150 stakeholders
• Ongoing 3-week look ahead emails
Phase 1 - Construction
Phase 1 – Construction: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of
phase 1 of construction on the Belmont
Street Bridge.
• Phase 1 of construction is anticipated to
start in November of 2015.
• During phase 1of construction, work will
take place on the southerly part of the
bridge while traffic is shifted to the north.
Phase 1 – Construction View
Phase 1 – Construction View: Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering of
phase 1 construction.
• The rendering shows a perspective looking
east in front of the Worcester Housing
Authority.
• In phase 1 of construction , work will take
place on the southerly half of the Belmont
Street Bridge.
Phase 2 - Construction
Phase 2 – Construction: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of
phase 2 of construction.
• Phase 2 of construction is anticipated to
start in June of 2016
• During phase 2 of construction, work will
take place on the northerly part of the
bridge while traffic is shifted to the south.
Phase 2 – Construction View
Phase 2 – Construction View: Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering of
phase 2 construction.
• The rendering shows a perspective looking
east in front of the Worcester Housing
Authority.
• In phase 2 of construction , work will take
place on the northerly half of the Belmont
Street Bridge.
Detour Plan
Detour Plan: Description
• The previous slide showed an aerial of the
detour plan associated with the reconstruction of
the Belmont Street Bridge.
• The detour plan has been implemented as a
result of the restricted left turn from Belmont
Street onto the I-290 on-ramp.
• The detour route utilize Major Taylor Boulevard
and Shrewsbury Street to access I-290.
Completion
Completion: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of
the completed Belmont Street Bridge
road configuration.
• As part of the new structure, a left-turn
only lane will be provided to access the
I-290 onramp as well as reduce queuing
on the bridge itself.
Completion View
Completion View: Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering of
the completed Belmont Street Bridge.
• The rendering shows a perspective looking
east in front of the Worcester Housing
Authority.
• The completed structure roadway
configuration will include 2 eastbound and
2 westbound travel lanes with an additional
designated left-turn heading west.
Pedestrian Improvements - RRFB
Pedestrian Improvements – RRFB: Description
• The previous slide showed a photograph of
rectangular rapid flashing beacons.
• Rectangular rapid flashing beacons
improve pedestrian safety by alerting
motorist that a pedestrian is crossing the
street.
• This photograph was take in Jamaica Plain
on Washington Street.
UMass Medical/Edward Street Crossing
UMass Medical/Edward Street Crossing: Description
• The previous slide showed an aerial of the
new pedestrian crosswalk in front of the
UMass Memorial Health Center.
• The image highlights the removal of 2
crosswalks and installment of a new
crosswalk.
• The project scope was expanded to include
this intersection after concern was voiced
over pedestrian safety at this location.
Improved Crossing - I
Improved Crossing – 1: Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering of
the improvements made at the intersection
of Route 9 and Edward Street.
• In addition to the new crosswalk the
intersection will have rectangular rapid
flashing beacons and a luminescent light to
increase safety for pedestrian crossings.
Improved Crossing – II
Improved Crossing – II: Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering of
the improvements made at the intersection
of Route 9 and Edward Street.
• In addition to the new crosswalk the
intersection will have rectangular rapid
flashing beacons and a luminescent light to
increase safety for pedestrian crossings.
Improved Crossing - III
Improved Crossing – III: Description
• The previous slide showed a rendering of
the improvements made at the intersection
of Route 9 and Edward Street.
• In addition to a new crosswalk, the
intersection will have rectangular rapid
flashing beacons and a luminescent light to
increase safety for pedestrian crossings.
Construction period outreach
• Ask for a targeted briefing
• 3-week look ahead email bursts
• Please sign in to sign up
• One coming soon
• MassDOT social media
• Conversion of website for construction
• Email/social media/print media regarding
phase changes
• College and university focus at move-in and
commencement
Catholic Gospel Church Worcester Outreach
• Last met spring 2013
• Overview of the job and upcoming work
• Evaluation of structure to determine if
changes to church are project related
• Stakeholder membership since 25%
design public hearing
• Compensation paid for temporary
easement in 2013
Catholic Gospel Church Worcester Outreach
• Meeting with design team, spring 2013
• Design Period
• Participation in 25% design public hearing
• Abutter meeting with District 3 staff
• Abutter meeting with right-of-way staff
• Construction Period
• Structure evaluation with MassDOT resident
engineer
• Compensation paid for temporary easement
• Receipt of emails
• Tonight’s briefing
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge Detour
• Set on 2/11-2/12
• Detour implemented to
ensure safe installment of
temporary bridge
• The temporary pedestrian
bridge is a component of the
rehabilitation of the Belmont
Street Bridge
• Allows pedestrians to detour
safely around the bridge work
zone
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge Detour: Description
• The previous slide showed an image of the
detour plan associated with the installment
of the temporary pedestrian bridge.
• The detour plan was implemented to
ensure a safe installment of the temporary
structure.
• The temporary pedestrian bridge has been
set and the detour plan is no longer active.
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge
• Location and support piers
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge: Description
• The previous slide showed an aerial of the
temporary pedestrian bridge location.
• The temporary pedestrian bridge is
highlighted in purple and the supporting
foundations are highlighted in green.
• The temporary pedestrian bridge will
provide a safe crossing for pedestrians
over I-290 while the existing structure is
under construction.
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge – Photos I
• Abutting work already occurring
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge – Photos I: Description
• The previous slide showed 2 photographs
of the temporary pedestrian bridge.
• The photograph is taken looking west
towards the Catholic Gospel Church
Worcester.
• Upcoming work for the month of March
includes readying the temporary pedestrian
bridge for use including the installment of
ADA-compliant ramps.
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge – Photos II
• Abutting work already occurring
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge – Photos II: Description
• The previous slide showed 2 photographs
of the temporary pedestrian bridge.
• The photograph is taken looking west
towards the Catholic Gospel Church
Worcester.
• Upcoming work for the month of March
includes readying the temporary pedestrian
bridge for use including the installment of
ADA-compliant ramps.
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge contd.
• Readying pedestrian bridge for use
including the installation of:
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Utility conduits
Temporary ADA-compliant ramps
Fencing and construction fabric
Removal of support towers used for bridge
installation
Questions & Comments
For more information, please contact:
Pahola DeLeon
MassDOT Public Outreach Coordinator
Tel: 857-368-8986
Email: pahola.deleon@state.ma.us