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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Terminology: The existing interchange is a complex system of roads and ramps. Readers
are encouraged to first read Section 4.3 for a detailed description of the existing
interchange and roadway system. In Section 4.3, photos, figures, and text explain the
roadways, bridges, and ramp system, as well as roadway and ramp nomenclature. An
understanding of the existing interchange will help in understanding the proposed
improvements described in Section 3. The terms at-grade and grade-separated are
explained in Section 1.1. The term at-grade is used for the proposed project because it
will replace a two-level elevated structure with a roadway which directly intersects with
area roads. Ramp connections to I-195 will remain.
3.1
Project Overview
MassDOT proposes to reconstruct the Route 79/I-195 Interchange in Fall River. The
project will remove the Route 79 viaduct (both northbound and southbound levels) and
combine Route 79 with Davol Street/Route 138 within the project limits. A plan view of
the project is provided in Figure 3-1. North of the project limits (Photo 3-1), Route 79
will remain as it is today, a grade-separated roadway on an embankment between the
northbound and southbound barrels of Davol Street. South of the project limits, Route
138/Broadway Extension will remain as it is today.
The project consists of reconstruction of the Route 79/I-195 interchange including the
viaduct section of Route 79 and all the ramps. The existing bridge structures which carry
the two-level Route 79 viaduct will be removed and replaced with an at-grade roadway.
Other existing bridge structures along the ramps that connect Route 79 to I-195 will be
replaced with new bridges. The existing section of Davol Street which is on a bridge
structure over the railroad between Anawan Street and Central Street will be replaced.
The combined Route 79/Davol Street roadway will now intersect with Central Street. The
proposed new Water Street Connector will improve local connectivity with the interstate
highway and between the waterfront and the Central Business District (CBD). Vehicular
connectivity is further discussed in Section 3.4 and illustrated in Figures 3-2 through 3-4.
Three signalized intersections are proposed along the new combined Route 79/Davol
Street/Route 138 roadway as located on Figure 3-1 and illustrated on photographs of the
project model:
Intersection #1. Water Street Connector/Milliken Connector (Photo 3-2),
Intersection #2. Anawan Street/Pocasset Street (Photo 3-2), and
Intersection #3. Central Street (Photo 3-3).
Other proposed signalized intersections located on Figure 3-1 include:
Intersection #4. Milliken Connector at Ramp C
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Intersection #5. Milliken Connector at Milliken Boulevard
The project provides a new shared use path and improved sidewalks as discussed in
Section 3.4 and illustrated in Figure 3-5. All signals within the project area will have
pedestrian phases to allow for improved pedestrian access.
Three local streets will be modified to work with the new Route 79 configuration. Canal
Street will no longer intersect with Broadway Extension but will be continued onto
Spring Street. Harbor Terrace will be made one-way northbound from Central Street.
Anawan Street will become one-way eastbound.
Three bridges that carry local streets are included in the project. The Anawan Street
Bridge over the railroad tracks will be replaced. The cracks in the stone arch for the
Central Street Bridge over the Quequechan River will be repaired. The Central Street
Bridge over the railroad tracks will have a 9 foot-tall protective mesh screen installed
along both sides of the bridge deck to prevent objects from being thrown from the bridge
onto the railroad tracks.
As a part of the project, signal improvements are proposed for two city-owned and
maintained intersections: the Broadway Extension intersection with Columbia Street,
south of the interchange, and the Milliken Boulevard intersection with Central Street, east
of the interchange.
3.2
Project Details
This section describes the proposed project elements in detail. Figure 3-1 provides a plan
view of the project. Figures 3-6 through 3-8 provide cross-sections at selected locations
to help explain the project. All of the cross sections prepared for the 25% design are
provided in Appendix 4. Table 3-1 lists existing and proposed ramp and roadway
connections. Table 3-2 lists existing and proposed intersections.
Route 79 / Davol Street
The existing two-level Route 79 viaduct above Davol Street will be completely removed
and Route 79 will be combined with existing Davol Street. The new reconstructed
roadway will extend south from where existing Broadway Extension meets existing
Davol Street, and north for approximately 4,300 feet as shown in Figure 3-1. A new fourlane roadway (two lanes in each direction) will be constructed that will connect with local
roads at three new signalized at-grade intersections (Intersection #1, #2, #3 on Figure 3­
1). This roadway will be designated Route 79/Route 138/Davol Street (Route 79/Davol
Street) and will be owned and maintained by MassDOT.
Water Street Connector
A new two-way roadway will be constructed between Water Street and the new Route
79/Davol Street at Intersection #1. This city-owned road will improve local connectivity
with the interstate highway and between the waterfront and the CBD.
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Milliken Boulevard / Milliken Connector
The existing Ramp Y will be reconstructed as the Milliken Connector eastbound and
westbound. The Milliken Connector westbound will provide direct access from Milliken
Boulevard to I-195 eastbound (via Ramp E) and to I-195 westbound (via Ramp C). The
Milliken Connector eastbound will provide direct access from Route 79 to Milliken
Boulevard by way of Ramp C.
The proposed Milliken Connector will have traffic signals at the Milliken Boulevard
intersection (Intersection #5) and at the Ramp C intersection (Intersection #4). It will be
owned and maintained by MassDOT. Ramp A from I-195 EB will have free flow
conditions (at Intersection #4) from I-195 EB to Route 79/Davol Street/Broadway
Extension/Water Street Connector (Intersection #1). The traffic signal configuration at
Intersection #4 is referred to as the ½ signal. Additional discussion of the ½ signal and ¾
signal alternatives for Intersection #4 is provided in Section 6.4.4.
Anawan Street/Pocasset Street
Pocasset Street will remain two-way. The project proposes to make Anawan Street oneway eastbound. Both streets will continue to be city streets. Drivers currently traveling
west on Anawan Street to access Water Street will be able to make that movement
through Intersections #2 and #1 to the nearby Water Street Connector. The state-owned
Anawan Street Bridge over the railroad will be reconstructed so that Anawan Street can
meet the new Route 79/Davol Street roadway. The reconstruction will also increase the
clearance over the railroad tracks and benefit existing rail operations and future
operations of the proposed South Coast Rail project.
Connector Street (Pocasset Street to Milliken Boulevard)
Existing Connector Street, between Pocasset Street and Milliken Boulevard, will undergo
a slight realignment of the intersection openings of this local roadway to provide twoway traffic flow. Connector Street will provide access to Milliken Boulevard from I-195
EB via Pocasset Street.
Central Street Bridges
Central Street Bridge over the Quequechan River
The stone arch for the Central Street Bridge over the Quequechan River will be repaired.
To tie in with the intersection of Central Street and Route 79/Davol Street immediately
east of the Central Street Bridge over the Quequechan River, the grade of the roadway on
the bridge needs to be raised which will also increase the height of a segment of each of
the stone parapets (the vertical stone masonry barrier walls at the outside edges of the
bridge) on the bridge along the raised portion of the roadway. Crash-tested at-curb
barriers (BR-2 rail) along the interior elevations of the stone parapets will also be
installed.
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Central Street Bridge over the Railroad Tracks
Proposed work on the Central Street Bridge over the railroad tracks will repair damaged
areas of the bridge’s north parapet wall and the adjacent granite block retaining wall
along Davol Street above the railroad cut. The project proposes to reset all misaligned
granite blocks of the north parapet and the Davol Street retaining wall into their original
positions. The existing roadway surface and cement concrete sidewalks on the bridge will
be removed. New concrete moment slabs (reinforced concrete counterweight structures
located below ground surface which supports the BR-2 rail) will be constructed along
both sides of the bridge deck to accommodate crash-tested at-curb BR-2 railings to
protect the stone parapets from vehicular collisions. The existing sidewalk along the
southerly side of the bridge deck will be eliminated and a new wider sidewalk with a
minimum width of 6 feet will be constructed along the northerly side of the bridge deck.
The bridge roadway deck then will be resurfaced and will be striped for three lanes: a
dedicated right turn lane, a dedicated center through lane, and a dedicated left turn lane.
A 9 foot-tall protective mesh screen along both sides of the bridge deck will be installed
to prevent objects from being thrown from the bridge onto the railroad tracks.
Canal Street
Canal Street is a local street between Columbia Street and Broadway Extension. Canal
Street will no longer intersect with Broadway Extension but will be continued onto
Spring Street. The proposal will return the street to a local neighborhood street, will serve
to discourage through traffic from using Canal Street, and will act as a traffic calming
measure to preserve the character of Canal Street as a neighborhood street.
Harbor Terrace
Harbor Terrace is proposed to become one-way northbound from the intersection with
Central Street and will remain a city street. This modification is necessary to eliminate a
future potentially unsafe traffic maneuver southbound on Harbor Terrace to make a left
turn at the intersection of Central Street with Route 79/Davol Street (Intersection #3).
Traffic now using Harbor Terrace will primarily be re-directed to Green Street and
Durfee Street via Pine Street. Sidewalks and other enhancements will be evaluated for
Harbor Terrace as the design advances.
Ramp L
Ramp L will be eliminated. The movement that Ramp L currently provides will be
provided via the Milliken Connector off Milliken Boulevard. This change is proposed
because the geometrics are substandard. Ramp L has a reverse curve alignment and
merges with Ramp C just before the Braga Bridge. The Ramp L alignment does not meet
national AASHTO highway design standards. The Milliken Connector will allow traffic
to access both I-195 eastbound and I-195 westbound. Currently, Ramp L only serves
traffic headed for I-195 westbound.
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At-Grade Alternative
Plan View
Figure 3-1
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Photo 3-1 Study Model of Northern Limit of Proposed ProjectViaduct Removed
Looking south, arrow indicates northern limit of project where it will meet the existing grade-separated Rte. 79 on the existing embankment. Photo by Gregory F. X. Shaw. ______________________________________________________________
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Photo 3-2 Study Model of Project at Intersections
South of I-195 looking northerly, new intersections are proposed for Rte. 79/Davol Street at Water Street
Connector/Ramp C (Intersection #1 on Figure 3-1), with Anawan/Pocasset Street (Intersection #2) and
at Central Street (Intersection #3). Photo by Gregory F. X. Shaw.
Photo 3-3 Study Model of Project at Central Street
North of I-195 looking east, the new intersection of Rte. 79/Davol Street with Central Street.
This is intersection #3 on Figure 3-1. Photo by Gregory F. X. Shaw.
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Table 3-1 Proposed Ramp and Roadway Connections
Ramp or
Current Movement
Proposed Connection
Roadway
(See Figure 3-1)
Name
A
From I-195 eastbound (EB)
From I-195 EB to Route 79 SB and NB and
to Route 79 northbound (NB). Water Street Connector.
C
From Broadway Extension
From Broadway Extension/Route 79 and Water
NB to I-195 westbound
Street Connector via signalized intersection to I­
(From Broadway Extension
195 WB and I-195 via Ramp E.
SB via sharp U-turn).
D
From Route 79 southbound
Replaced by Ramp C and Milliken Connector.
(SB) to I-195 EB or WB via
Ramp C (WB) or Ramp E
(EB).
E
From Ramps C & D to I-195
From Ramp C to I-195 EB. This will also serve
EB.
new traffic from Milliken Boulevard via
proposed Milliken Connector.
F
From I-195 WB to Route 79
Eliminated. Traffic from I-195 WB will use
SB.
Proposed Ramp H connection to Central Street
intersection with Route 79/Davol Street.
G
From I-195 WB to Route 79
No change. From I-195 WB to Route 79
NB.
NB/Davol Street.
H
Does not exist—proposed.
New connection from I-195 WB to Central
Street. This connection replaces existing Ramp F.
L
From Central St/Milliken
Ramp will be eliminated. Traffic movement will
be provided via the new Milliken Connector.
Blvd/Durfee Street to I-195
WB via Ramp C.
P
Davol Street SB to Route 79
No change. Davol Street SB to Route 79 SB.
SB.
R
Route 79 NB to Davol Street
No change. Route 79 NB to Davol Street NB.
NB.
Y
From I-195 EB via Ramp A
Eliminated. Traffic from I-195 EB on Ramp A is
to Milliken Blvd.
directed to Route 79 and Broadway Extension to
make local movements.
Water Street Does not exist—proposed.
Connects Water Street with At-Grade Route
Connector
79/Davol Street for connection to Milliken
Connector and I-195 via Ramp C.
Milliken
Does not exist—proposed.
Milliken Connector WB to I-195 EB (via Ramp
Connector
E) & WB (via Ramp C). Milliken Connector EB
from Route 79 to Milliken Boulevard.
Connector
One-way from Milliken Blvd Two-way between Milliken Blvd and Pocasset
Street
to Pocasset Street.
Street.
Anawan
Two-way.
One-way EB.
Street
Harbor
Two-way.
One-way NB.
Terrace
Canal Street Intersects with Broadway
Connects with Spring Street.
Extension.
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Table 3-2 Proposed Intersection Improvements
Existing
Existing
Proposed
Intersection
Control
Intersection
Proposed
Control
Notes
Signalization
will be
improved.
Traffic signals will be
reconstructed with
new lane assignments.
Signal will continue
to be maintained by
the city.
New fully actuated,
coordinated traffic
signals will be
installed. Signal will
be maintained by
MassDOT.
New fully actuated,
coordinated traffic
signals will be
installed. Signal will
be maintained by
MassDOT.
Broadway
Extension and
Columbia Street
(just south of
project limits)
Signalized.
No change.
Davol Street and
Central Street
Unsignalized.
Rte. 79/Rte. 138/ Signalized.
Davol Street with
Central Street
(Intersection #3
on Figure 3-1).
Davol Street and
Anawan
Street/Pocasset
Street
Unsignalized
4-Way Stop.
Milliken
Blvd/Durfee
Street and Central
Street
Signalized.
Signalized.
Rte. 79/ Rte.
138/ Davol with
Anawan/Pocasset
Streets
(Intersection #2
on Figure 3-1).
No change.
Signalization
will be
improved.
Water Street
Connector &
Ramp C with
Rte. 79/Davol
Street
(Intersection #1
on Figure 3-1).
Milliken Blvd
and Milliken
Connector
(Intersection #5
on Figure 3-1).
New signalized
intersection.
Milliken
Connector & On
Ramp to I-195
EB &WB at
Ramp C
(Intersection #4
on Figure 3-1).
New signalized
intersection.
New signalized
intersection.
Traffic signals will be
upgraded with new
controller and
detection. Signal will
be maintained by the
city.
New fully actuated,
coordinated traffic
signals will be
installed. Signal will
be maintained by
MassDOT.
New fully actuated,
coordinated traffic
signals will be
installed. Signal will
be maintained by
MassDOT.
New fully actuated,
coordinated traffic
signals will be
installed. Signal will
be maintained by
MassDOT.
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Photo 3-4 Study Model of existing viaduct under Braga Bridge
View looking east towards CBD of visual barrier of Route 79 viaduct. Photo by Gregory F. X. Shaw.
Photo 3-5 Study Model of Project at Braga Bridge
Same view looking east towards CBD. Project has removed the two-level viaduct.
Photo by Gregory F. X. Shaw.
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Vehicular Connectivity
The proposed project will change how vehicles make connections between I-195, Route
79, and the surface streets in the interchange area. A goal of the project is to improve
connections between the waterfront to the west of the interchange area and the CBD to
the east of the interchange area while maintaining existing connections to the greatest
degree feasible. The following describes the routes vehicles will use to access various key
nodes and destinations in the project area under the At-Grade (Preferred) alternative.
Traffic between the CBD and the Waterfront
The project will improve vehicular connectivity in the area of the interchange. Vehicular
connections between the CBD and the waterfront under the proposed project are shown
in Figure 3-2. Traffic from the CBD will be able to access the waterfront via the
improved signalized intersection at Central Street and Route 79/Davol Street (Intersection
#3 on Figure 3-1). Traffic coming from the CBD on Pocasset Street can access the
waterfront area by way of the intersection of Route 79/Davol Street (Intersection #2 on
Figure 3-1) and the Water Street Connector (via Intersection #1).
Traffic from the waterfront will be able to access the CBD on the proposed Water Street
Connector via the proposed Milliken Connector and also via Pocasset Street.
Traffic to I-195 EB and I-195 WB from the CBD and Waterfront
Proposed vehicular connections to I-195 are shown in Figure 3-3. Traffic on Milliken
Boulevard and from the CBD can access both I-195 EB and WB via the proposed
Milliken Connector. Traffic from the waterfront can access both I-195 EB and WB via
the Water Street Connector.
Traffic from I-195 EB and I-195 WB to the CBD and the Waterfront
Proposed vehicular connections from I-195 to Route 79 and the local area are shown in
Figure 3-4. Using Ramp A, traffic from I-195 EB will have direct access to Broadway
Extension SB, the Water Street Connector to the waterfront, and Route 79 northbound.
Access to the CBD will primarily be made via Ramp A to Route 79 northbound to
Pocasset Street. Improvements to Connector Street will facilitate access to downtown
from I-195 eastbound. Traffic from I-195 WB will have direct access to Central Street via
proposed Ramp H and access to Route 79 NB via Ramp G. Traffic to the waterfront can
take Ramp H to Central Street and continue on Central Street; traffic to the CBD can take
Ramp H to Central Street and turn southbound on Route 79 to the Pocasset Street
intersection.
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Waterfront
Legend
Traffic Flow
To Central Business District
Vehicular Connectivity Between Waterfront and Central
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Legend
Traffic Flow to
I-195 EB & WB
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Figure 3-3
Legend
Traffic Flow
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations
Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations within the project area are shown in Figure 3-5.
The project provides a new shared use path (bicycle and pedestrian) between Milliken
Boulevard and Route 79. Along the new Water Street Connector, there will be a sidewalk
on the south side and 5 foot bike lanes on both sides. All traffic signals will have
pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signal indications.
Route 79/Davol Street north of the Water Street Connector will have sidewalks on both
sides up to Central Street. North of Central Street, sidewalks will be provided on the
southbound (waterfront) side of Route 79/Davol Street.
Broadway Extension, Milliken Boulevard, Anawan Street, and Pocasset Street will have
sidewalks on both sides. Central Street east of Route 79 will have a sidewalk on the north
side only between Green Street and Route 79/Davol Street. There is a short portion of
Central Street between Green Street and Milliken Boulevard where sidewalks will be
provided on both sides.
The shared use path and sidewalks/bike lanes, along with the signalized intersections
with pedestrian phases and crosswalks, especially at the Anawan Street intersection and
the Central Street intersection, will improve pedestrian and bicycle access to Heritage
Park and the existing waterfront boardwalk.
Adjacent to the project area, Ponta Delgada Boulevard and Water Street west of Route 79
have existing sidewalks on both sides that will connect to the new sidewalks.
New sidewalks will meet or exceed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Existing sidewalks that are reconstructed will be in compliance with ADA, except for
some sidewalks that may require waivers because of the existing steep topography.
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Bicycle/Pedestrian
Accommodations with
At-Grade Alternative Figure 3-5
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Right of Way Takings/Temporary Easements/Relocations
Most of the project will be within the limits of the existing roadway right-of-way. At this
time, it is not anticipated that the project will require any business or residential
relocations. Minor amounts of private property right-of-way takings and/or easements
will be required throughout the project limits for corner rounding and to build certain
structures such as retaining walls. A portion of the Southern Union Company property at
the rear of Anawan Street will be taken for the Water Street Connector. Two complete
takings will be required, but these are small vacant or undeveloped parcels.
The construction of the Water Street Connector will require a permanent taking of
approximately 23,694 SF of the city-owned parcel on Water Street. The Gates of the City
Monument is located on this parcel but is not on the portion of the parcel required for the
Water Street Connector. The Monument itself will not be altered and the associated
paved area is not expected to be altered and to remain accessible during construction.
However, during construction, approximately 26,810 SF adjacent to the Monument,
including the rear driveway loop at the back of the parcel, will be required for a
temporary construction easement. It may be possible for some of the construction work to
be scheduled or suspended temporarily to accommodate specific major annual events
planned for the Monument area. This will be coordinated with city staff and others.
Figures showing these areas are attached to the coordination letter sent to the city and
included in Section 10. 4.
The city-owned parcel that is the location of the Claudio War Monument (located on
Figure 4-19) will not be taken by the project but grading adjacent to the parcel will be
required. Consultation will be carried out with the city and stakeholders to determine
where the Claudio War Monument should be temporarily stored for the construction
period and whether it should be relocated to a different location after construction.
The realignment and widening of Connector Street between Pocasset Street and Milliken
Boulevard to provide a two-way roadway will require the permanent taking of
approximately 3,650 SF of existing grassed area located adjacent to the Fall River Area
Chamber of Commerce’s parking lot. This taking and realignment will allow turning
movements to be made in both directions at the intersection of Connector Street and
Pocasset Street.
Two temporary easements will be required within Heritage Park for a total of
approximately 52,500 SF. A temporary easement of approximately 16,600 SF within
Heritage Park is necessary to construct a retaining wall near Central Street and to have
access to repair the Central Street Bridge over the Quequechan River. The retaining wall
will be constructed on existing MassDOT right-of-way but access through Heritage Park
is necessary during construction. Also within Heritage Park, the layout of the existing
parking lot near the community boating center and boat launch facility will be modified
and will require a temporary easement of approximately 35,900 SF. The number of
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parking spaces will remain the same and the parking lot will be resurfaced and re-striped.
Use of Heritage Park and the community boating program will continue during the
construction period. Boats for the community boating program are currently stored under
the viaduct structure. However, with the construction of the proposed project and removal
of the viaduct, this storage area will no longer be available.
Acquisition of property and relocation of resident and business occupants are of great
concern to MassDOT, and are undertaken in full compliance with all requirements of
state and federal law. This includes M.G.L. c.79, 79A and the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. In all instances, property
acquisition will be for full fair market value. This is accomplished pursuant to the process
described in the MassDOT Right of Way manual. The process includes one to two full
appraisals, review appraisal, review by the Real Estate Review Board (if applicable), and
determination by the MassDOT Board of Commissioners. To the extent that the property
owner is in disagreement with the determination, he/she has remedies available that
includes legal challenge under M.G.L. c. 79, though it remains a goal of MassDOT to
resolve any such dispute amicably if at all possible.
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Proposed Cross Sections - South of Central Street
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16.7'
16'
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18'
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FIGURE 3-8