Galloway Road Bridge

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Project Description

As part of the Interchange Project the existing Galloway Road Bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been replaced to prepare for future additional Turnpike traffic lanes.

The main supports (abutments) of the bridge have been moved further apart. The new bridge is significantly longer than the former bridge and includes two 12-foot wide travel lanes, 8-foot wide shoulders and a pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the bridge.

The new bridge also has two spans with a new support (pier) in the Turnpike median.

Project Schedule

The construction started in October 2010 with implementation of the detour. Construction was completed in November 2011.

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September 2011

• Roadway preparation at the bridge approaches was completed.
• The contractor began preparation for finish paving on the PA Turnpike mainline median underneath the bridge.
• Roadway pavement completion anticipated in late-October.
• The contractor continued forming bridge barriers, expected completion by mid-October.
• Installation of concrete slope wall began in late-September.
• Application of coatings and sealants began in late-September.

August 2011

• The contractor finished placing concrete for the new bridge deck.
• Roadway preparation continued at the bridge approaches. Completion anticipated in mid-October.
• The contractor began placing concrete for bridge barriers.
• Grading was completed for the concrete slope walls.

July 2011

• Carpenters completed form work for the new bridge deck and barriers.
• The contractor began to place concrete for the new bridge deck. Deck placements are ongoing and will continue with expected completion in mid-August.
• Roadway grading and utility installation work continued at the bridge approaches.
• The contractor completed placement of topsoil and seeding on the north side of the bridge.

June 2011

• Contractor installed new bridge beams in late-May.
• Contractor is currently installing new utilities.
• Contractor will begin constructing the new bridge look.

April 2011

• The contractor is currently constructing the new bridge supports (abutments and pier).
• The new approach embankments (fill) are currently under construction.
• The contractor is currently preparing to install the new bridge beams in early summer.