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- DESIGN PUB LIC HEARIN G FEB RUA R Y 201 2
SLIDE 2 MassDOT Accelerated Bridge Program
Fore River Bridge is a key component of the MassDOT Accelerated Bridge Program (ABP) $3B commitment over 8 years Goal to reduce the number of structurally deficient bridges
Innovative techniques to be used
- Innovative techniques to be used
– Accelerated Bridge Construction Techniques – Advanced Project Scheduling and New Estimating Techniques – Single-Phase Construction – Innovative Construction Contracting
SLIDE 3 Consulting Team
– Environmental and Structural – Project Management, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Geotechnical, and Architectural – Architectural – Traffic and Public Outreach
- – Traffic and Public Outreach
– Environmental – Landscaping
SLIDE 4 Presentation Outline
Project Introduction Design Presentation
– Roadway/Traffic/Civil – Bridge Design
Bridge Aesthetics Construction
– Proposed Sequencing
– Construction Controls – Public Involvement
Environmental
– Permitting Summary – Brief Mitigation Commitment Summary
SLIDE 6 What is Design-Build?
A construction process in which a single team is responsible for both final design and construction of the project. Design-Build Advantages: Allows for contractor innovation Allows for phased construction while design continues Shortens project durations
- Shortens project durations
Decreases project costs Project Compliance: Contractor required to comply with design criteria & permits Project required to meet traditional codes and standards Project overseen by MassDOT
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Location Map
SLIDE 8 Timeline
- 1902 – Swing bridge constructed at the site
- 1936 – Bascule bridge constructed at the site
- 1973 – MassDOT proposes 300-foot channel width
- 1986 – Fore River Shipyard closes
- 1997 – MassDOT proposes bridge rehab requiring temporary bridge
- 2000 – 1936 bridge found to be too deteriorated for rehabilitation
- 2002 – Vollmer bridge study performed
- 2002 – Vollmer bridge study performed
- 2002 – Temporary bridge opens
- 2004 – 1936 bridge demolished
- 2009 – Fender system upgraded
- 2012 – Design-build contract date
- 2016 – Construction complete
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Fore River Shipyard & 1902 Swing Bridge
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1936 Historic Bascule Bridge
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Existing Temporary Bridge
SLIDE 12 Project Schedule
Notice to Proceed – October 29, 2008 Basic Design – Fall 2008 to Winter 2009/2010
– Project Development/Environmental Analyses – Basic Highway Design – Bridge Type Study Reports – MassDOT Highway Division Review
25% Design – Spring 2010 to Winter 2011/2012
- – Federal and State Permit Filings
– Develop 25% Highway Plans – Develop Bridge Sketch Plans – MassDOT Highway Division and FHWA Review
D/B Procurement Package – Winter 2011/2012
– Request for Proposals, Design Plans, Specifications, and Final Estimate
D/B Construction – Anticipated Fall 2012 through 2016
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Project Plan View
SLIDE 15 Elevation – closed position
Project Elevation Views
- Elevation – open position
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Typical Cross Section
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Project Profile
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Vertical Lift Structure
Vertical Lift
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Existing Structures in the Waterway
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Infrastructure in the Waterway
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- Aerial view of bridge location
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Historic bridge details
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Context plan
SLIDE 28 View from Fore River
Closed position
SLIDE 29 Tower elevations
View from approach View from mid-span
SLIDE 30 View from Weymouth River Bank
Closed position
SLIDE 31 View from Weymouth River Bank
Open position
SLIDE 32 Mesh Detailing Examples
New World Symphony Parking Garage – Miami Beach, FL
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Approach Pier - High Pier
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Abutment Wall Detail
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Access Stair Tower Details
SLIDE 36 Aerial View
Closed position
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Weymouth Approach
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Approach Pier Detail
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Concrete Barrier - Approach Retaining Walls
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Steel Barrier - Bridge Spans
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Roadway Lighting Details
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View From Roadway
SLIDE 43 View From Germantown
- St. Germain & Edward Lane
SLIDE 44 View from Quincy High-Rise
Curtis Avenue high-rise, 14th floor
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View From Quincy Rotary
SLIDE 46 View from Weymouth
King’s Cove Beach Road
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Night view from Weymouth
SLIDE 48 Dusk View From Weymouth
King’s Cove Beach Road
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Night View From Quincy
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Night View From Weymouth
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Construction Sequencing Phase 1
Anticipated to be approximately 32 months. Four travel lanes available.
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Construction Sequencing Phase 2
Anticipated to be approximately 4 months. Two travel lanes available.
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Construction Sequencing Phase 3
Anticipated to be approximately 1 month. Three travel lanes available.
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Construction Sequencing Phase 4
Anticipated to be approximately 15 months. Four travel lanes available.
SLIDE 56 Construction Controls
Construction Staging Plans
– Staging Area Within MassDOT Property and Easements – Proposed Work Hours – Employee Parking Area – Proposed Truck Route(s)
Noise Control Plans Dust Control Plans
Regular Public Outreach Community Liaisons
– One for each adjacent community – Direct link to MassDOT Resident Engineer
SLIDE 57 Public Outreach During Construction
Recent Successful Public Outreach
– FAST14 – Craigie Bridge – Neponset Street Bridge
Communication Plans
– TV, Radio, and Newspaper Advertisements – Website Updates
– Quarterly Public Meetings
MassDOT Public Outreach Coordinator
– Individual will be named upon contract award – Contact information will be advertised
SLIDE 59 Environmental Permitting Summary
All project permit conditions will be implemented.
FHWA Determination under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued in December 2011 MassDEP Section 401 Water Quality Certificate: Signed U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit: Under review
- U.S. Army Corps Section 404 Permits: Under review
MA CZM Consistency Determination: Under review U.S. EPA NPDES Permit for construction-related stormwater discharge: To be filed by Design-Build Contractor National Historic Preservation Act: Compliance ongoing
SLIDE 60 Public Meetings Held to Date
June 2009 Public Info Session July 2009 Quincy 2000 Meeting September 2009 North Weymouth Meeting October 2009 Quincy Ward 2 Meeting February 2010 Hingham Public Info Session April 2010 Quincy Public Info Session May 2010 Weymouth Historical Commission
- May 2010 Weymouth Historical Commission
May 2010 Quincy Historical Commission June 2010 Quincy Conservation Commission June 2010 Weymouth Conservation Commission June 2010 Weymouth Public Info Session January 2011 Environmental Assessment Public Hearing
SLIDE 61 Brief Mitigation Commitment Summary
Water Quality
– Provide stormwater improvements – Minimize permanent in-water footprint – Minimize silt production – Comply with time-of-year restrictions
– Comply with NPDES for stormwater runoff & dewatering in construction
Air Quality
– Prohibit trucks from idling for over 5 minutes – Notify MassDEP, BWP upon commencement of construction – Comply with Dust Control Specifications – Adhere to emissions standards for off-road equipment
SLIDE 62 Brief Mitigation Commitment Summary
Noise Control
– Install concrete deck on lift span – Minimize pile driving and concrete demolition – Comply with noise control specifications – Institute standard work hours of 7 AM to 10 PM – Employ an acoustical engineer
Traffic
– Reduce the number and duration of bridge openings – Provide four vehicular travel lanes during peak hours except Phases 2 & 3 – Monitor intersections along likely alternate route – Modify signals and employ police details as required – Coordinate with Weymouth, Quincy, Braintree traffic engineers – Deploy regional signage to inform motorists
SLIDE 63 Brief Mitigation Commitment Summary
Navigation
– Maintain existing navigable opening – Coordinate with U.S. Coast Guard, harbor masters, channel users – Provide temporary channel
Visual
– Provide cladding to streamline bridge appearance – Provide architectural lighting
- – Provide architectural lighting
– Provide architectural detailing on piers – Provide architectural railing and pilasters
Hazardous Materials
– Minimize excavation – Prepare soil & groundwater management plan – Comply with state and federal regulations
SLIDE 64 Brief Mitigation Commitment Summary
Cultural Resources
– Performed historic recordation
– Allow historical commissions to comment on the design details – Provide new bronze plaques – Provide interpretive signage and brochures
- – Provide interpretive signage and brochures
Continued Coordination and Public Involvement
– Coordinate with Weymouth, Quincy, Braintree officials – Hold quarterly public information sessions – Coordinate with abutting businesses – Maintain a project website with construction updates – Provide MassDOT Public Outreach Specialist contact information
SLIDE 65 Website: www.mass.gov/massdot/foreriverbridge Please direct written correspondence to
- Mr. Thomas F. Broderick, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer
Attn: Mr. Shoukry A. Elnahal, P.E. Deputy Chief Engineer of Bridges and Tunnels MassDOT Highway Division 10 Park Plaza, Rm 4160 Boston, MA 02116
- To receive future mailings, contact
- Ms. Stephanie Boundy
MassDOT Civic and Government Affairs (617) 973-8049 telephone Stephanie.Boundy@state.ma.us
