Construction Updates

ROAD/BRIDGE CLOSURE

The bridge will be closed to traffic starting at 6:00 a.m. on 6/5/23 and will be reopened by 5:00 p.m. on 7/3/23. The closure is needed to complete all remaining work to put the bridge, storm drainage system, utilities, and roadway in the new final configuration for public use. The bridge will be fully open to the public following this closure.

UPDATES

Date	Task	Comments
June 2, 2023	Construction Phase	Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for window rail along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of window rail along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of curbing for east bound bridge approach and departure roadway continues Pouring of junction slab complete Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: The bridge will be closed to traffic starting at 6:00 a.m. on 6/5/23 and will be reopened by 5:00 p.m. on 7/3/23. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new window rail along east bound bridge deck will continue Pouring of curbing for eastbound approach and departure roadway will continue Forming and pouring for sidewalk on the north side of the bridge will begin Forming and pouring for bridge median separator will begin Milling and resurfacing for new roadway alignment will begin Installation of bridge lighting will begin
May 26, 2023	Construction Phase	Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for window rail along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of window rail along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of curbing for east bound bridge approach and departure roadway has begun Installation of reinforcement for junction slab has been completed Pouring of junction slab has begun Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new window rail along east bound bridge deck will continue Placing of concrete for remaining junction slab will continue Pouring of curbing for eastbound approach and departure roadway will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
May 19, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday will continue. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Large concrete deliveries have been completed and the need for lane closures should be less frequent. Placed concrete for window rail on east approach, span 2 and span 3 and began curing concrete Installed inlet top on drainage structure west of the bridge, south of roadway Continued to deliver limerock for new roadway west of the bridge Graded and compacted two layers of limerock west of the bridge Constructed curb and gutter west of the bridge Installed steel reinforcement for window rail on span 1 Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue, but with less frequency and shorter duration. Traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Pour and cure concrete for junction slab west of the bridge Pour and cure concrete for window rail on span 1 Pour and cure concrete for sidewalk on west approach slab Pour concrete for sidewalk on either side of the bridge The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
May 12, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday can be expected to continue to allow completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for window rail along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of window rail along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday will continue for completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new window rail along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for remaining junction slab will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
May 5, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday can be expected to continue to allow completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents is complete Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for window rail along east bound bridge deck has begun Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of window rail along east bound bridge deck has begun Pouring of concrete for new eastbound approach slab was completed Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday will continue for completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new window rail along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for remaining junction slab will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
April 28, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday will continue. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Large concrete deliveries have been completed and the need for lane closures should be less frequent. Contractor poured concrete for west approach slab and began curing process Completed modification of drainage structure at the southeast corner of 40^th Ave and 12^th St Completed steel reinforcement dowels for sidewalk on spans 1, 2 and 3 Poured concrete for bridge sidewalk on spans 1, 2 and 3 Began installing steel reinforcement and forms for window rail on span 6 Embankment construction has been completed Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue, but with less frequency and shorter duration. Traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Steel reinforcement will be installed for junction slab (sidewalk and sheet pile wall topping) west of bridge Concrete will be installed for junction slab west of bridge Concrete will be installed for window rail on spans 5 and 6 Construction of roadway subgrade will begin on both sides of the bridge The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
April 21, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday can be expected to continue to allow completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday will continue for completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways will continue Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach slab will continue Forming and pouring for new eastbound approach slab will begin next week Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of reinforcement and forms for window traffic railing on bridge sidewalk will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
April 14, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday can be expected to continue to allow completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Concrete installation for the expansion slabs on the bridge deck are complete. Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach slab continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday will continue for completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure roadways will begin soon Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach slab will continue Forming and pouring for new eastbound approach slab will begin next week Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
April 7, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday can be expected to continue to allow completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of remaining sheet pile wall is complete Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach and departure slabs is complete Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs continues Concrete placement for new eastbound departure slabs has been completed Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane at various times Monday thru Saturday will continue for completion of concrete placement for the new east bound bridge section with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. We apologize for the inconvenience but the concrete supplier is dictating when concrete will be delivered to the project. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Forming and pouring for new eastbound approach slab will begin next week Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project siteEvery effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
March 31, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue to allow completion of final link slab pours to tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of remaining sheet pile wall continues Installation of reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck main spans is complete Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach and departure slabs continues East bound bridge deck main spans are complete Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Installation of reinforcement for bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck has begun Pouring of bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck has begun Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for final link slab pours with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of remaining sheet pile wall will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Forming and pouring for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement and placing of concrete for new bridge sidewalk along east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
March 24, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue to allow completion of final deck pours to tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of remaining sheet pile wall through the trestle area continues Installation of remaining reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck continues Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach and departure slabs continues Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for final deck pours with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of remaining sheet pile wall will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of reinforcement for east bound bridge deck will continue Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck to connect phases 1 & 2 will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
March 17, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the bridge to traffic started on March 6, 2023 at 3:00 a.m. The bridge was reopened to traffic on March 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. which was 1 day ahead of schedule Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue to allow completion of final deck pours to tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Disassembly of site crane has been completed All barges have been removed from the waterway Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of remaining sheet pile wall through the trestle area has resumed Installation of remaining reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck continues Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach and departure slabs continues Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for final deck pours with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of remaining sheet pile wall will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of reinforcement for east bound bridge deck will continue Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck to connect phases 1 & 2 will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
March 10, 2023	Construction Phase	The bridge is now open, one day ahead of schedule Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue to allow completion of final deck pours to tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Disassembly of site crane will be completed this week Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck are complete Installation of reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck continues Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab continues Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for final deck pours with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of reinforcement for east bound bridge deck will continue Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck to connect phases 1 & 2 will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
March 3, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed the installation of beams. Contractor continues to work on punch list work for the eastbound bridge foundations Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 continues Installation of reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck has begun Installation of the embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of the embankment for new eastbound departure slab continues Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday for the next 2 weeks is to be expected to allow safe installation reinforcement tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Navigational channel remains open to watercraft traffic under the new northern span, which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Installation of the embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of reinforcement for eastbound bridge deck will continue Night-time pouring of sections of eastbound bridge deck will continue next week Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for the next two weeks, with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound next week during the pouring of the eastbound bridge deck. The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
February 24, 2023	Construction Phase	Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday up to March 2, 2023 is to be expected to allow safe installation of deck beams and reinforcement tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Contractor Continues to deliver beams for eastbound bridge deck to the project site Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing and concrete for pile caps is complete Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 continues Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck continues Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab continues Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck has begun Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Closure of the bridge to traffic will begin on March 2, 2023 at 1:00 a.m. The bridge will be reopened to traffic on March 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. This closure is needed to complete the eastbound bridge deck concrete placement, and to allow disassembly of the site crane. Please follow the signed detour route. Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue up to March 2, 2023 with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement for east bound bridge deck will continue Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck will continue Disassembly of the site crane will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
February 17, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor Continues to deliver beams for eastbound bridge deck to the project site Contractor continues to work on punch list work for the eastbound bridge foundations Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor continues placing concrete for pile caps Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 continues Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck continues Installation of reinforcement for the new eastbound bridge deck has begun Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents continues Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday for the next 4 weeks is to be expected to allow safe installation of deck beams and reinforcement tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck will continue Installation of reinforcement for east bound bridge deck will continue Night time pouring of sections of east bound bridge deck will begin next week Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for the next 4 weeks with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. will be required next week during the pouring of the eastbound bridge deck. The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
February 10, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor Continues to deliver beams for eastbound bridge deck to the project site Contractor continues to work on punch list work for the eastbound bridge foundations Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor continues placing concrete for pile caps Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 has begun Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck have begun Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents has begun Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday for the next 4 weeks is to be expected to allow safe installation of deck beams and reinforcement tie-in between phases 1 & 2. The traffic will be controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. Please exercise caution and patience during this key activity. Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Joining of beam and cap reinforcement between phases 1 & 2 will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck will continue Closure of the eastbound travel lane between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday will continue for the next 4 weeks with traffic flow controlled by flaggers to allow travel east and westbound. The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
February 3, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor has begun to deliver beams for eastbound bridge deck to the project site Contractor continues to work on punch list work for the eastbound bridge foundations Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor continues placing concrete for pile caps Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab continues Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will begin next week Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will continue Installation of beams for east bound bridge deck will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
January 27, 2023	Construction Phase	Pile driving operations for the new eastbound bridge span foundations in the water are complete Contractor has begun punch list work for the eastbound bridge foundations Contractor has completed installation of FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the east end of the bridge Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor continues placing concrete for pile caps Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab continues Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach and departure slabs will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach slab will begin next month Installation of Rip Rap for bank erosion protection around eastbound bridge end bents will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
January 20, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations was completed for the new eastbound bridge span foundations in the water Contractor has continues installing FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the east end of the bridge Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor continues placing concrete for pile caps Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity – This is especially important during the upcoming Gasparilla Activities Next week: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will continue through the month of January Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new east side approach will continue Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around completed pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach slab will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach slab will begin next week Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
January 13, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations continue for the new eastbound bridge span foundations in the water Contractor has continues installing FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the east end of the bridge Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor continues placing concrete for pile caps Installation of embankment for the new eastbound approach slab has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity – This is especially important during the upcoming Gasparilla Activities Next week: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will continue through the month of January Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new east side approach will continue Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around completed pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Installation of embankment for new eastbound approach slab will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach slab will begin next week Installation of embankment for new eastbound departure slab will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
January 6, 2023	Construction Phase	Contractor installed and drove 24-inch piles at Intermediate Bent 3 Contractor installed FRP sheet pile along southern edge of roadway east of the bridge The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new and old bridge structures because of the increased construction activity Next week: Contractor will relocate pile-driving frame to Intermediate Bent 2 Contractor will install and drive 24-inch piles at Intermediate Bent 2. This will complete all pile driving on the project Contractor will place concrete for two pier caps Contractor will import and install embankment west of the bridge
December 23, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations continue for the new eastbound bridge span foundations in the water Contractor has completed FRP sheet pile wall on west end of bridge Contractor has begun installing FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the east end of the bridge Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps continues Contractor has begun placing concrete for pile caps Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: The project will be shut down from December 23^rd till January 3^rd for the Holidays Some equipment maintenance during the Holiday Shut Down is expected Have a safe and happy Holiday Season 2023: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will continue through the month of January Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new east side approach will continue Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around completed pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will continue Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach slab and pavement will begin in January The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to travel
December 16, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor installed frame and casing at Intermediate Bent 4 Contractor drove three 24-inch concrete piles at Intermediate Bent 4 and exceeded required bearing capacity Contractor completed form and reinforcement for pile cap at Intermediate Bent 6 Concrete placement at Bent 6 delayed by wind on 12/14 and rain on 12/15 Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure Boaters are asked to exercise caution around form work located around piling within the navigation channel The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Contractor will place concrete for pile cap at Bent 6 Contractor will install reinforcement and formwork for pile cap at Bent 5 Contractor will deliver concrete piles by barge Contractor will relocate the pile-driving frame to Intermediate Bent 3 and drive three piles Contractor will install sheet pile wall on the east side of the bridge Contractor will organize material and equipment and suspend work during the Holidays The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
December 9, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations continue for the new eastbound bridge span foundations in the water Contractor continues installing FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the west end of the bridge Contractor continues to remove abandoned underground utility lines Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project continues Forming and installing of reinforcing for pile caps has begun Demolition of existing asphalt at base on east side of bridge has begun in preparation for building new east approach slab Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure Boaters are asked to exercise caution around form work located around piling within the navigation channel The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will continue for the next several weeks Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new west side approach will continue Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new east side approach will begin in the coming weeks Removal of abandoned underground utility lines on south portion of project will continue Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around completed pile foundation groupings will continue Pouring of pile caps will begin in the coming weeks Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach slab and pavement will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
December 2, 2022	Construction Phase	The project was shut down from November 24th to November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations continue for the new eastbound bridge span foundations in the water Contractor continues installing FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the west end of the bridge Contractor continues to remove abandoned underground utility lines Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project has begun Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will continue for the next several weeks Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new west side approach will continue Removal of abandoned underground utility lines on south portion of project will continue Installation of storm water system for south portion of project will continue Forming of pile caps around completed pile foundation groupings will begin next week Installation of stabilization and base for new eastbound approach slab and pavement will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
November 18, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor cleaned up jobsite and reset maintenance of traffic devices after Hurricane Nicole Contractor continued installed sheet pile wall along south roadway west of the bridge Contractor drove two piles at Intermediate Bent 6 Next week: Contractor will drive the third pile at Intermediate Bent 6 Contractor relocate the pile-driving template to Intermediate Bent 5 Contractor will continue to drive sheet pile wall west of the bridge
November 11, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations continue for the new eastbound bridge span foundations Contractor completed removal of old piling from the old eastbound span Contractor continues installing FRP sheets for sheet pile wall on the west end of the bridge Contractor continues to remove abandoned underground utility lines Contractor secured site for Tropical Storm Nicole Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new bridge structure because of the increased construction activity Next week: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will continue for the next several weeks Installation of new FRP sheet piling for new west side approach slab for new eastbound bridge span will continue Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project will begin next week Removal of abandoned underground utility lines on south portion of project will continue The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
November 4, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed installation of 24-inch concrete at End Bent 7 on the east end of the bridge Contractor began disassembling pile-driving template and extracting casings Contractor installed template for sheet pile wall at the west end of the bridge Contractor utilized steel sheet pile to punch through hard layers within the footprint of the sheet pile wall Contractor began installing FRP sheets for sheet pile on the west end of the bridge Next week: Contractor will install pile-driving frame at Intermediate Bent 6 and drive three concrete piles Contractor will continue installation of sheet pile wall on the west end of the bridge Contractor will remove abandoned water and reclaimed water pipe of the east end of the project Contractor will install drainage structure and pipe east of the bridge
October 28, 2022	Construction Phase	Demolition of existing approach slabs for old eastbound bridge span are complete Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations have begun for the new eastbound bridge span landside foundations Contractor continues to remove old piling from the old eastbound span Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new and old bridge structures because of the increased construction activity Next week Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge water span foundations will start next week Pile driving will continue for the next few months Installation of new sheet piling for new approach slabs for new eastbound bridge span are anticipated to start next week Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project will begin next week Removal of abandoned underground utility lines on south portion of project will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
October 21, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor installed piles 4, 5 and 6 at end Bent 1 on the west side of the bridge Contractor removed casing and pile driving frame Contractor performed maintenance on crane and pile driving hammer Contractor delivered the concrete piles for End Bent 7 and Intermediate Bent 6 Next week: Contractor will complete demolition of the existing bridge approach on the west end of the bridge Contractor will install the pile driving frame at End Bent 7 on the east of the bridge Contractor is scheduled to begin driving the 3 piles at End Bent 7 on Tuesday
October 14, 2022	Construction Phase	Removal of existing piling from old eastbound bridge span is complete Contractor continues demolition of existing approach slabs for old eastbound bridge span Contractor continues to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Pile driving operations have begun for the new eastbound bridge span Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new and old bridge structures because of the increased construction activity Next week: Pile driving operations for new eastbound bridge span will continue for the next few months Installation of new sheet piling for new approach slabs for new eastbound bridge span are anticipated to start late next week Installation of remaining storm water system for south portion of project will begin next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site. Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
October 7, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to remove existing piling from old eastbound bridge span Contractor has begun demolition of existing approach slabs for old eastbound bridge span Contractor has begun to load barges for delivery of piles to the site for new eastbound bridge span Contractor has completed post Hurricane Ian cleanup of the project site Contractor has delivered pile driving equipment to the project site Navigational channel remains open to water craft traffic under the new northern span which has a greater clearance than the old bridge structure The City asks that boaters exercise caution when traveling around and under the new and old bridge structures because of the increased construction activity Next week: Contractor will begin installation of pile driving templates in preparation for pile driving for new eastbound bridge span Anticipate pile driving for new eastbound bridge span to begin late next week The public may experience intermittent traffic delays to allow the delivery of equipment and materials to the project site Every effort will be made to limit the inconvenience to the traveling public
September 23, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor demolished and transported pier caps of existing bridge Contractor began extracting existing concrete piles Planned work: Contractor will complete extraction of concrete piles. Some of the piles will break and will need to be cut below mudline elevation Contractor will deliver new 24-inch concrete piles by barge Contractor will construct pile-driving frame Contractor has scheduled pile driving to begin by the end of the week on the west end of the project
September 16, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed demolition and removal of existing bridge deck and beams Contractor made improvements to temporary sidewalk With demolition of the existing bridge deck completed, the navigational channel now has a higher overhead clearance Next week: Contractor will sawcut existing piles just below the pile caps and remove the existing pile caps Contractor will begin extracting existing piles. The strength of the existing piles will determine how quickly this work will progress Target date to complete demolition of existing bridge elements is Saturday, September 24
September 9, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor relocated all equipment and material to the south side of the construction site. Contractor installed temporary barrier wall, crash attenuators and striping for Phase II traffic pattern. Contractor began coring and saw-cutting the existing bridge deck in preparation for demolition. Contractor installed erosion control devices for Phase II construction. Next week’s scheduled work: Contractor will continue saw-cutting existing deck. Contractor will begin removal of concrete deck slabs and transport them from construction site. Contractor will begin substructure removal of existing bridge piers.
September 2, 2022	Construction Phase	Bridge is currently closed to traffic from 8/22/22 to 9/2/22 All Private and Public utility relocations to the new bridge segment have been completed Contractor has completed roadway base construction for new traffic pattern onto new bridge segment Contractor has completed installation of temporary asphalt for new traffic pattern onto new bridge segment Contractor has completed pavement markings for new traffic pattern onto new bridge segment Contractor has completed temporary sidewalk (concrete and asphalt) for pedestrian use of new bridge segment Contractor has completed switching of maintenance of traffic devices from phase 1 to the phase 2 configuration Removal of old utility lines on old bridge section has begun The bridge will be reopened to traffic using the new bridge segment on 9/2/2022 – Please drive carefully Concrete pours for Phase 2 structural units continue at off-site casting yards Off-site testing of Phase 2 structural items continues Next Week: Removal of old utility lines on old bridge section will continue Preparation for removal of decking from old bridge section will begin next week Preparation for removal of beams and piling for old bridge section will begin next week Boaters should exercise caution when traveling around and under the old bridge section
August 26, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed connection of new 16-inch reclaimed water main to the existing main and line is in service Contractor continues to work on Phase I punch list items Bridge is currently closed to traffic from 8/22/22 to 9/2/22 to allow completion of utility tie-ins located in the existing roadway and completion of new roadway construction Private Utility Owners will have their relocation work located to the new bridge section completed this week Contractor has begun roadway construction for the new bridge section connection. New Roadway Base construction will be completed this week Concrete pours for Phase 2 structural units continue at off-site casting yards Off-site testing of Phase 2 structural items continues Next week: Asphalt Paving for the new roadway connection to the new bridge section will begin on Monday Concrete Sidewalk construction for east end of new bridge section will begin and be completed next week Temporary Asphalt Sidewalk construction for west end of new bridge section will begin and be completed next week Pavement markings and signage for new traffic pattern using new bridge section will be performed next week Phase II Maintenance of Traffic devices will be installed for opening of new bridge section to traffic New bridge section will be open to traffic on Friday, September 2, 2022
August 19, 2022	Construction Phase	Completed placement of 16-inch reclaimed pipe up to connection points. Excavated embankment from east side of project and transported it to west side. Repaired minor cracks under Florida Slab Beams. Performed maintenance of job site and erosion control devices due to storm events. Contractor continues to work on Phase I punch list items, construct and test Phase 2 structural items at off-site casting yard. Bridge will be closed to traffic from 8/22/22 to 9/2/22 to allow completion of the following: • Connection of new 16-inch reclaimed water main to the existing system • Connection of private utilities • Construction of roadway approaches to allow traffic shift to new bridge
August 12, 2022	Construction Phase	FDEP has reviewed and approved the placing of the new 12-inch water main into service. The new 12-inch water main final connections have been completed and it has been placed into service. Contractor continues to work on the new 16-inch reclaimed water main in preparation of testing and placing it in service. Connection of new 16-inch reclaimed water main to the existing main is anticipated to occur in 2 weeks. Contractor continues to work on Phase I punch list items. Roadway construction for upcoming traffic switch anticipated to begin in 2 weeks after utility tie-in work completed. Bridge will be closed to traffic from 8/22/22 to 9/2/22 to allow completion of utility tie-ins located in the existing roadway and completion of new roadway construction. Concrete pours for Phase 2 structural units continue at off-site casting yards. Off-site testing of Phase 2 structural items continues.
August 5, 2022	Construction Phase	Sanitation testing of 12-inch water line was completed. Documentation is being reviewed by FDEP, awaiting approval. Contractor installed fittings on both ends of the bridge in preparation to connect new 16-inch reclaimed water line to the existing system. Contractor continues to work on the new 16-inch reclaimed water main on the bridge in preparation of testing and placing in service. Contractor continues to work on Phase I punch list items. Contractor cleaned and prepared bridge deck for epoxy injection repair of superficial cracking. Contractor demonstrated epoxy anchoring technique for bridge-mounted barrier wall that will be required during Phase II. Roadway construction for upcoming traffic switch anticipated to begin after utility tie-in work completed. Concrete pours for Phase 2 structural units continue at off site casting yards. Off site testing of Phase 2 structural items has begun.
July 29, 2022	Construction Phase	Utility work on bridge has been completed. New water line was flushed and pressurized on 7/27. Pressure testing and leak testing have been completed. Chlorination and sanitation tests are underway. FDEP approval of new water main expected in next 3 weeks. Utility tie-in work will be completed once FDEP clearance has been provided. Roadway construction for upcoming traffic switch anticipated to begin in 3 weeks after utility tie-in work completed. Concrete pours for Phase 2 structural units continue at off site casting yards.
July 22, 2022	Construction Phase	TECO installed last 4 utility brackets and installed corresponding 4-inch gas line. Contractor installed the remaining 16-inch reclaimed water pipe and expansion coupling that is mounted to the bridge. Contractor installed valve and tapping sleeve on new 12-inch water line west of the bridge. Contractor installed expansion coupling, valve and blow-off on 12-inch water line east of the bridge.
July 15, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor installed additional floating turbidity barrier to contain runoff during summer storms. Contractor received and installed modified utility hangers on the east end of the bridge. TECO partially completed welding of 4-inch gas line and installed it across bridge on utility hangers. Contractor installed 12-inch water pipe in realigned configuration on east end of the bridge. Contractor coordinating with City of St. Petersburg Water Services and DEP for upcoming tests of new water line.
July 8, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continues to work on structural elements for the 2nd phase of the project at offsite yards. Contractor continues to maintain and adjust on site erosion control measures to control the runoff from recent storm events. Contractor is preparing for remobilization of subcontractor crews to site to complete remaining work for Phase 1 of the project. Contractor completed painting bridge mounted water and reclaimed water pipes. Contractor continues construction of reinforcement cages at their commercial yard. TECO welded 4-inch pipe for relocated natural gas utility. TECO has begun installation of temporary gas line on north side of new bridge section.
July 1, 2022	Construction Phase	TECO installed 4-inch pipe for gas line relocation west of the bridge and will be starting installation of gas line on the west side of the bridge beginning next week. Contractor painted water and reclaimed water pipe installed on the bridge. Contractor constructed reinforcement cages for Phase II bridge piers and will continue to construct structural elements for south side of bridge in their casting yard. Modified brackets for water and reclaimed water pipe are being completed and will be delivered next week.
June 24, 2022	Construction Phase	Off-site fabrication and procurement of Phase 2 materials and structures continues. Mobilization of crews and equipment to complete Phase 1 utility work has started. Water and reclaimed water hangers are being modified for use in the revised utility alignment. Contractor repaired surface deficiencies on the bridge and sidewalk.
June 17, 2022	Construction Phase	The planned revision to resolve the utility conflict has been completed. Raw materials for modified utility hangers are being procured.
June 10, 2022	Construction Phase	The City and Project team are still working to resolve utility conflicts. The contractor continues to perform work offsite in preparation for the second phase. The City and the Project team are committed to the successful completion of this Project and are working hard to resolve the current issue and move the project to the next phase.
June 2, 2022	Construction Phase	The City is working on resolving utility conflicts. Once completed, this will allow for the demolition of the south bridge. However, there are activities the contractor is actively performing offsite in preparation for the second phase. The City and the Project team are committed to the successful completion of this Project and once these issues are finalized, the team will be working to understand what, if any, impacts there are on the overall schedule and will be provided in a subsequent update.
May 27, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
May 20, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
May 13, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
May 6, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
April 29, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
April 22, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor completed bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
April 15, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor completed bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor working on utility relocations. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
April 8, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continuing to form and place concrete for bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
April 1, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor continuing to form and place concrete for bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
March 25, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor continuing to form and place concrete for bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
March 18, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor continuing to form and place concrete for bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
March 11, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor continuing to form and place concrete for bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
March 4, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor completed concrete placements for bridge deck. Contractor continuing to form and place concrete for bridge sidewalk and railing. Contractor constructing approach roadways.
February 25, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor continuing to install bridge deck reinforcing. Contractor has begun and will continue concrete placements for bridge deck. Early morning concrete delivery anticipated next few weeks.
February 18, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor to continue pouring concrete bridge deck. Early morning concrete delivery anticipated next two weeks.
February 11, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor to continue pouring concrete bridge deck. Early morning concrete delivery anticipated next two weeks.
February 4, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor to continue pouring concrete bridge deck. Contractor has begun and will continue concrete placements for bridge deck. Early morning concrete delivery anticipated next two weeks.
January 28, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor to move crane and construct utilities in preparation of Phase II Construction. Contractor to continue pouring concrete bridge deck. Contractor continuing to install bridge deck reinforcing. Contractor has begun and will continue concrete placements for bridge deck. Early morning concrete delivery anticipated next two weeks.
January 21, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor to move crane and construct utilities in preparation of Phase II Construction. Contractor continuing to install bridge deck reinforcing. Contractor has begun and will continue concrete placements for bridge deck. Early morning concrete delivery anticipated next two weeks.
January 14, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor to move crane and construct utilities in preparation of Phase II Construction. Contractor to continue pouring concrete bridge deck.
January 7, 2022	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed beam installation. Contractor continuing formwork and reinforcement for bridge deck. Early morning concrete deliveries for bridge deck will begin the week of 1/10/22. Expect flagging operations and delays.
December 31, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will continue installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
December 24, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will continue installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
December 17, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will continue installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
December 10, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
December 3, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
November 26, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
November 19, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
November 12, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
November 5, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
October 29, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
October 22, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
October 15, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will install sheet pile wall east of the bridge. Contract has begun installing beams. Contractor has begun installing bridge deck reinforcing.
October 8, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will install sheet pile wall east of the bridge. Contractor has begun installing beams.
October 1, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed Phase I pile driving. Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will install sheet pile wall east of the bridge.
September 24, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed Phase I pile driving. Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will install sheet pile wall east of the bridge.
September 17, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor has completed Phase I pile driving. Contractor will continue installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps. Contractor will install sheet pile wall east of the bridge.
September 10, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles, installing pile caps and sheet pile walls, installing formwork and placing concrete for the pile caps.
September 3, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles, installing pile caps and sheet pile walls.
August 27, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles, installing pile caps and sheet pile walls.
August 20, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles, installing pile caps and sheet pile walls.
August 13, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles, installing pile caps and sheet pile walls. Prepare work site for storm.
August 6, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles and installing pile cap formwork. The contractor will continue installation of sheet pile wall.
July 30, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles and installing pile cap formwork. The contractor will continue installation of sheet pile wall.
July 23, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles and installing pile cap formwork. The contractor will continue installation of sheet pile wall.
July 16, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles at the west end of the bridge and installing pile cap formwork. The contractor will continue installation of sheet pile wall.
July 9, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will continue driving piles at the west end of the bridge and installing pile cap formwork.
July 2, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will be driving piles at the west end of the bridge and installing pile cap formwork.
June 25, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will be driving piles at the west end of the bridge and installing pile cap formwork.
June 18, 2021	Construction Phase	The initial test pile program is nearly complete. Contractor to receive production piles and continue pile installations. Extra caution is recommended.
June 11, 2021	Construction Phase	Phase I demolition is complete. The first portion/phase of underdrain and reclaimed water pipe installation complete.
June 4, 2021	Construction Phase	Phase I demolition is complete. The first portion/phase of underdrain and reclaimed water pipe installation complete.
May 28, 2021	Construction Phase	Phase I demolition is complete. Contractor to complete underdrain and reclaimed water pipe installation. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
May 21, 2021	Construction Phase	Phase I demolition is complete. The contractor will continue to install underdrain and reclaimed water pipe. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
May 14, 2021	Construction Phase	The original road closure with flagmen was completed four days ahead of schedule on Wednesday May 12th. One of the two lanes on the bridge will be closed Monday, May 17th from 8:30am to Noon. Flaggers will direct traffic. Phase I demolition is complete. The contractor will continue to install underdrain and reclaimed water pipe. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
May 7, 2021	Construction Phase	One of the two lanes on the bridge will be closed with flagmen to direct the traffic passing the bridge safely from Monday, May 10th to Friday, May 14th, 2021. The contractor will be removing the existing bridge foundation and installing stormwater drainage. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
April 30, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will be removing the existing bridge foundation and installing stormwater drainage. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
April 23, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will be removing the existing bridge foundation and installing stormwater drainage. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
April 16, 2021	Construction Phase	The contractor will be removing the existing bridge foundation and installing stormwater drainage. For safety, pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited on the bridge.
April 9, 2021	Construction Phase	40th Ave NE was closed near 11th St NE on 4/8 and morning of 4/9 for emergency sewer repairs unrelated to the bridge project. Initial test pile program is nearly complete. While additional piles are being made, contractor will be removing the existing piles from the water. Expect occasional one lane road closures with flaggers in the next few weeks, as underground pipe crossings are installed.
April 2, 2021	Construction Phase	Contractor continues bridge foundation construction. Contractor continues installation of initial piles. Drainage construction resumes near 12th Street. For safety, pedestrian and bicycle traffic is restricted from the bridge.
March 26, 2021	Construction Phase	Having completed the slab removal and preparation of the remaining bridge, the road is reopened to traffic on 26 March, 2021 but closed for pedestrian and bicyclist. Contractor is now setting templates to drive the first three concrete piles for the new bridge, which will be analyzed to determine optimum pile length. You may expect to notice some pile driving during the week of 29 March. Additional demolition of the old bridge piers and piles will follow.
March 19, 2021	Construction Phase	Utility companies have finished their removals. Contractor’s crane is now working off a floating barge. Removal of the westbound deck slabs is complete, and temporary asphalt widening placed for the new traffic configuration. Progress is being made on demolition of the old bridge supports.
March 12, 2021	Construction Phase	The bridge is currently closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Crews have removed part of the deck and foundation of the northern half of the bridge.
March 5, 2021	Construction Phase	The bridge is currently closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Crews will be removing the deck and foundation of the northern half of the bridge.
February 26, 2021	Construction Phase	Utility relocation and removal from bridge continues. Work on Bridge started February 22, 2021. Bridge closure begins March 1, 2021.
February 19, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Utility relocation and removal from bridge continues. Work on Bridge Begins February 22, 2021.
February 12, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Pre-construction meeting on January 27, 2021 with Orion Marine Group. Utility companies relocating their facilities before starting bridge construction.
February 5, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Pre-construction meeting on January 27, 2021 with Orion Marine Group. Utility companies relocating their facilities before starting bridge construction.
January 29, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Pre-construction meeting on January 27, 2021 with Orion Marine Group. Utility companies relocating their facilities before starting bridge construction.
January 22, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Pre-construction coordination continues with Orion Marine Group. Utility companies relocating their facilities before starting bridge construction.
January 15, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Pre-construction coordination continues with Orion Marine Group. Utility companies relocating their facilities before starting bridge construction.
January 8, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Construction contract award to Orion Marine Group approved by City Council on December 3, 2020. Pre-construction coordination continues.
January 1, 2021	Construction Phase Begins	Construction contract award to Orion Marine Group approved by City Council on December 3, 2020. Pre-construction coordination continues.
December 25, 2020	Construction Phase Begins	Construction contract award to Orion Marine Group approved by City Council on December 3, 2020.
December 18, 2020	Construction Phase Begins	Construction contract award to Orion Marine Group approved by City Council on December 3, 2020.
December 11, 2020	Construction Phase Begins	Construction contract award approved by City Council on December 3, 2020.
December 4, 2020	Bidding Phase Ends	Construction contract award approved by City Council on December 3, 2020.
November 27, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Lowest qualified bid accepted and approved by funding agencies and City departments. Construction contract award scheduled for Council approval on December 3, 2020.
November 23, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Lowest qualified bid accepted and approved by funding agencies and City departments. Construction contract award scheduled for Council approval on December 3, 2020.
November 13, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Lowest qualified bid accepted and approved by funding agencies and City departments. Construction contract award scheduled for Council approval in December.
November 6, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Lowest qualified bid accepted and approved by funding agencies and City departments. Construction contract award scheduled for Council approval in December.
October 23, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Bid review approval received from funding agencies. Schedule and prepare contract award for Council approval.
October 16, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Bid review approval received from funding agencies. Schedule and prepare contract award for Council approval.
October 9, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Bids opened September 24, 2020. Bid review sent to funding agencies for approval.
October 2, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Bids opened September 24, 2020. Review of bids and bidder qualifications continues.
September 25, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Bids opened September 24, 2020. Review of bids and bidder qualifications begins.
September 18, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Revised PD&E Notification letter was mailed on September 17, 2020.
September 11, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Revised PD&E Notification letter to be mailed.
September 4, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Revised PD&E Notification letter to be mailed after agency approvals.
August 28, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Revised PD&E Notification letter to be mailed after agency approvals.
August 21, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Pre-Bid Meeting held August 14. PD&E Approval Notification to be revised per review comments and mailed to residents.
August 14, 2020	Bidding Phase Continues	Pre-Bid Meeting held August 14. PD&E Approval Notification to be mailed.
August 7, 2020	Advertisement process starts	City advertised the project for bidding on August 5, 2020.
July 29, 2020	Final Construction Documents approved by Federal Agencies. City receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).	Project advanced to Bidding Phase.
July 24, 2020	Received 1 comment from review agencies regarding July 15 submittal.	Resubmit revised plans to review agencies on July 17. FAQ’s updated.
July 17, 2020	Received 3 comments from review agencies regarding July 6 submittal.	Resubmit revised plans to review agencies on July 15.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

Contractor
Orion Marine Group

Project Manager:
Amy Alston
(813)-205-4651

Superintendent:
Juan Frenes-Moya
(813) 215-3437

Inspection
Kisinger Campo & Associates

Senior Project Engineer:
Kellie Loper
(352) 494-1161

Project Administrator:
Stoney Morgado
(813) 781-0537

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