Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction and Structural Repairs and Painting of the Braga Bridge Project
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
PROJECT UPDATE
• The Braga Bridge Structural Steel Repairs and Painting Phase
II Project has been combined with the Route 79/I-195
Interchange Reconstruction Project
• Environmental permitting in final stages
• Request for Qualifications released
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Route 79/I-195 Interchange
Project Elements
• Replace 2-level elevated Rte. 79 with at-grade roadway at the
level of the existing Davol Street/Rte. 138
• Add 3 signalized intersections on the new 4-lane Rte. 79
• Reconstruct ramp from I-195 EB to Milliken Blvd. as “Milliken
Connector” EB & WB
• Milliken Connector EB will include shared use path
• Build new Water Street Connector between Rte. 79 and Water
Street
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
MassDOT Preferred Alternative-Route 79
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Visual Environment
Removal of elevated structure improves vistas and views from
surface streets.
Existing elevated Rte. 79
Elevated roadway removed;
Rte. 79 at grade
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Heritage State Park Improvements
• Providing new benches, bike racks and picnic tables
• Providing connections for utility upgrades
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Gates of the City Improvements
• Providing enhanced
restoration
• Providing pedestrian
friendly accommodations
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Gates of the City Improvements
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Braga Bridge
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Braga Bridge
Project Scope
Cleaning and
painting of the
structural steel
on the underside
of the bridge
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Braga Bridge
Project Scope
• Structural steel repairs
• General concrete repairs
• Expansion joint replacement
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Advantages of Combining
the Two Projects
• One Contractor within overall project area
• One overall traffic management plan
• Oversight efficiencies for District 5 construction personnel
• Management of construction schedule using ABP sunset date
• Ability to utilize Incentive/Disincentive provisions
• Ability to use Accelerated Bridge Construction Techniques
• Strict Quality Control Plans/Measures
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
Next Steps
1. 25% design to be completed this fall
2. 25% design public hearing in early winter
3. MassDOT will issue Request for Proposals to Design-Build
entities in November
4. MassDOT will select Design-Build entity in March
5. Contractor Notice-to-Proceed issued in April
6. Project completion date of September 2016
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project
How to Stay Involved
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Get on mailing list for updates
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Attend periodic design update meetings
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Check website for latest news and updates:
www.mass.gov/massdot/route79project
Route 79/I-195 Interchange Reconstruction Project