Belmont Street Bridge Rehabilitation Design Public Hearing January 31, 2013 Project Team Members Responsible For: Oversight of project Responsible For: Responsible For: Public involvement Bridge Design Overview • Public Hearing Agenda: – – – – – – Project Team Meeting Overview Legal Notice ROW Discussion Project Presentation Q&A session Project Site Belmont Street Bridge Project Scope • Rehabilitate the Bridge – Complete replacement of the superstructure. – Partial replacement of the substructure. – Approx. cost: $9.7 million – Accelerated construction methods are proposed – Traffic management and detour plans are required – Coordinate with: • Local officials • Residents • Key stakeholders – Ensure public safety throughout. Construction Phase 1 • To be inserted by WSP Sells PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION Construction Phase 1 PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION Construction Phase 2 PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION Construction Phase 2 I-290 Traffic Control Scheme I-290 Off-Ramp I-290 East Work Area I-290 West Current Detour Plan Bridge Location Belmont St. MLK Blvd. Exit 16 Existing Proposed Preliminary Project Time Line • Advertising for Construction – Prior to October, 2013. • Construction Start – Spring, 2014 • Construction Duration – Two Construction Seasons Next Steps • Please make sure you have signed in. • Please make sure you have one of the Public Hearing Handouts. • Note that in the back of the Handout is a pre-addressed form for providing any comments/feedback to MassDOT. – We look forward to hearing from you! Questions & Comments