Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project
Public Information Meeting
October 23, 2013
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Agenda:
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Introduce the Design-Build Team
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Current Project Schedule
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Design
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Project Overview (review purpose, goals & scope)
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Developments since last public meeting
Construction
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Construction phasing\sequence, Staging Areas
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Hours of work
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Mitigation of Impacts
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Communications program
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Contact Information
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Design-Build Team
Construction Contractors:
Walsh Construction and McCourt Construction formed the
Walsh-McCourt Joint Venture (JV1)
With lead designer subconsultant HNTB Corporation
Specialty Subconsultants include:
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Green International Affiliates, Inc. – Survey, drainage, structural design
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Shadley Associates, P.C. – Landscape Architecture
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Regina Villa Associates, Inc. – Public outreach
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Public Archaeology Laboratory - Cultural resources
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Genesis Structures, Inc. – Erection & demolition engineering
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Current Project Schedule
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DESIGN
Project Overview & Design
Developments
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Project Description & Purpose
• Replace the structurallydeficient John Greenleaf
Whittier Bridge carrying I95 over the Merrimack
River
• Improve I-95 from Exit 57
(Rte. 113) to Exit 60 by
widening the roadway,
improving ramp geometry,
upgrading drainage &
lighting systems
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Project Goals
 Improve safety
 Provide bridge that meets
all current standards
 Improve traffic flow
 Improve air quality by
reducing congestion
 Support non-motorized
modes of transportation
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Overall Project Map
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New Whittier Bridge
• Network tied arch main
spans
• Two new parallel structures,
each carrying 4 lanes plus
shoulders
• Shared Use Path (SUP) on
NB structure with
connections along
approaches
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Shared Use Path
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Pine Hill
(Ferry Rd)
Bridge
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Evans Place
(Main St)
Bridge
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Rte. 110
Bridge
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Abandoned RR
Bridges
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Design Changes & Refinements
Since Last Public Meeting
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CCTV Cameras along SUP
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Evans Place Bridge - Alternative Superstructure Type & Span
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Whittier Bridge Pier Configuration
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Transparent barrier on NB Whittier SUP barrier
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Proposal to replace existing fan wall with new modular wall
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Base Technical Concept Pier Configuration
Piers with vertical columns and arch
supported on cantilevered cap beam
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Revised Pier Design
Piers with sloping columns to provide
support directly beneath arches
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Transparent Fence on Shared Use Path Barrier on the
Whittier Bridge
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Relocation of Existing Wall
adjacent to Laurel Road
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Existing Fan Wall Adjacent to
Laurel Road
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Comparision of Alternatives
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Retaining Wall Finish
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CONSTRUCTION
Phasing/sequence, Hours of Work, Mitigation of
Impacts
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Construction
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Construction Phasing/Sequencing
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Staging Areas
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Hours of Work
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Mitigation of Impacts
a. Traffic\Real Time Traffic Management System
b. Environmental
c. Construction Noise
d. Navigation channel
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Traffic Maintenance Requirements
I-95 NB & SB
3 lanes to be provided during peak travel times
For I-95 NB:
a.
Single lane closure, Monday-Thursday 7:00 PM – 5:00 PM
b.
Two lane closure, Monday-Thursday 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
For I-95 SB:
a.
Single lane closure, Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM
b.
Two lane closure, Monday-Thursday 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
No lane closures during holiday weekends and summer
weekends
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Traffic Maintenance Requirements, cont’d
Route 110
Single lane closure allowed:
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday-Thursday 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
All weekend (Saturday & Sunday) & holiday closures require MassDOT approval
Evans Place
Alternating traffic (with flaggers) allowed: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Route 110/I-95 NB On-Ramp
Shall remain open between Memorial Day & Labor Day
Pine Hill Road
Alternating traffic in single lane, using temporary traffic signals, until new bridge constructed
(There will be exceptions to the above, which will require MassDOT approval & public
notifications will be issued prior to any changes)
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Real Time Traffic Management System
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Real Time Traffic Management System
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Erection of the Whittier Bridge
Approach spans become
supply path for arch erection
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Erection of the Whittier Bridge
Arch deck erected with Mi-Jacks
Arch ribs erected with small
cranes
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Erection of the Whittier Bridge
Approach spans – Mi-Jacks
Arch span – Mi-Jack, cranes
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Erection of the Whittier Bridge
Approach spans become
supply path for arch erection
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Erection of the Whittier Bridge
Arch deck erected with Mi-Jacks
Arch ribs erected with small cranes
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COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
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Communications Program
 Update stakeholders on project progress
• Website
• E-blast updates/advisories
• Social media
• Press advisories
• Business coordination, as necessary
• Abutter/coordination meetings and briefings as necessary
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Project Website
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Project Contact Information
Project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/whittierbridge
Stephanie Boundy, MassDOT Public Outreach Coordinator
e-mail:
office phone:
Stephanie.Boundy@state.ma.us
(857) 368-8904
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Thank You for Attending!