Richlieu Road Bridge

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Project Description

In order to provide for future Turnpike travel lanes associated with the I-95 Interchange Project, the existing Richlieu Road Bridge over the Turnpike (MP 352.36) has been replaced. The existing supports (abutments) have been moved further apart to provide additional room for the new travel lanes.

The new bridge has been built adjacent to the east side of the previously existing bridge. The new bridge is significantly longer and includes two 12-foot wide travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders. The new structure has 2 spans with a new support (pier) in the Turnpike median.

Traffic was maintained on the existing bridge during construction of the new adjacent structure. There was a short duration detour in order to construct the new bridge roadway approaches.

Project Schedule

Construction began in late March 2012 and was completed in November 2013.

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August 2013

• Newly installed water lines are connected to existing water lines beyond bridge approaches.
• Contractor completed grading and installation of new drainage.
• New roadway paving was completed.
• Demolition of existing bridge was completed in mid-August.
• Richlieu Road detour removed on Friday, August 30th.

July 2013

• Installation of utility pipes and casings for new water mains, gas main and electrical duct bank is completed at bridge approaches. Utility companies have completed connecting new lines to existing lines.
• The Richlieu Road Bridge detour began on Monday, June 24 and is anticipated to be in effect for approximately two months.
• Demolition of the original Richlieu Road Bridge began on Monday, July 8th. Demolition is scheduled for completion in Mid-August.
• Contractor is completing new drainage grading and installation.
• New roadway paving is planned for Mid-August.

May/June 2013

• Contractor completed installing new bridge approach slabs.
• Installation of utility pipes and casings for new water mains, gas main and electrical duct bank continues at bridge approaches. Utility companies are connecting the new lines to existing lines.
• New bridge deck parapet placement was completed.
• The Richlieu Road Bridge detour was initiated and is anticipated to be in effect for approximately two months.
• Demolition of the original Richlieu Road Bridge is scheduled to begin in July 2013.

April 2013

• Contractor completed installing new bridge deck.
• Installation of new water main utility pipes and casings, gas main and electrical duct bank continues for bridge approaches.
• New bridge deck parapet placement was initiated.

February/March 2013

• Contractor completed installing utility hangers and casings for new water mains, gas main and electrical duct bank.
• To prepare for the completion of the new bridge deck, the contractor has finished placement of deck pans while reinforcement steel placement is currently ongoing.
• New deck placement is anticipated for mid-April 2013.

January 2013

• Contractor continued installation of utility hangers and casings for new water mains, gas main and electrical duct bank.
• Temporary shielding installation completed.
• Upon completion of utility installations the contractor will initiate deck pans/reinforcement placement in preparation for new deck concrete.
• New deck placement anticipated for early April 2013.

November/December 2012

• Contractor completed construction of the north abutment.
• Erection of new bridge beams was completed in early December.
• Installation of temporary shielding and overhang supports completed.
• Installation of utility hangers and ductwork for new future electrical cables was started.

October 2012

• Completed excavation for the new north abutment.
• Completed pile driving for the new abutments.
• The new south abutment footing, wall and wingwalls were constructed.
• Construction of the new north abutment footing and wall was completed.
• Erection of the new bridge beams currently scheduled for early December.

September 2012

• The contractor completed temporary earth support installation for both the north and south abutments.
• Excavation for the new north abutment was completed.
• Pile driving for the new abutments was completed.
• The new south abutment footing and wall was constructed.
• Construction of the new north abutment footing was started.

August 2012

• New median pier construction was completed.
• South approach embankment was completed.
• Installation of temporary earth support for both the north and south abutments started.
• Excavation for the new north abutment has begun.

July 2012

• Concrete placement continued on the new median pier.
• South approach embankment installation was completed.
• The north approach embankment settlement period has concluded, preparation for new north abutment construction has begun.
• North abutment temporary earth support installation was started.

June 2012

• The contractor continued construction of the new median pier.
• Embankment construction was completed for future north roadway approach.
• Future south roadway approach embankment construction has begun.
• Stream relocation, at the southern end of the project, was completed.

May 2012

• The PECO overhead wires were relocated for new bridge construction.
• Future North roadway approach embankment construction has begun.
• Traffic on the Turnpike mainline was shifted to create room to work in the median for new pier construction.
• The contractor started constructing the new median pier.

April 2012

• The contractor mobilized to the site and initiated clearing of existing vegetation for the new roadway alignment.
• Installation and relocation of PECO overhead wires which conflict with the new bridge is in progress.
• Relocation of existing traffic lanes on the Turnpike has begun. The traffic lane shift is necessary to create access for construction of a new bridge pier in the Turnpike mainline median.