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#91

Mountain West / Re: I-10 Between Casa Grande a...

Last post by Plutonic Panda - May 15, 2024, 08:01:51 PM

Supposedly construction started on the replacement Gila R bridges on Monday 5/13/24.  Very old structures, they lack shoulders so they are pre 1967. But virtually no de-icing chemicals, or salt, so indefinite lifespan.    No details or schematics of the replacement structures, on the web link.  For 50 million, perhaps they are simply going to rehab and widen the existing pair of structures.   

It looks like they will be completely new bridges:

Construction of the new Gila River bridges over I-10 is one segment of the project's four segments that are being delivered. Crews will construct the new bridges next to the existing ones. Also, any planned roadway restrictions during the construction of the bridge will take place overnight to minimize the impact on motorists. Work for the entire project corridor is expected to take place between early 2024 through late 2028.

- https://azdot.gov/news/construction-new-i-10-bridges-over-gila-river-begins

#92

Mid-Atlantic / Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge (...

Last post by NJRoadfan - May 15, 2024, 07:29:54 PM

Why was the turnaround tolled when you aren't even crossing the bridge? MdTA does this with I-895 Exit 9 as well. I can see push back because the toll is for a bridge that no longer exists.

#93

Mid-Atlantic / Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge (...

Last post by jmacswimmer - May 15, 2024, 07:19:49 PM

Not sure it's enough but the MDTA is changing traffic patterns around the Harbor Tunnel tolls to improve merging into the tunnel.

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/key-bridge-collapse-causes-traffic-headaches-theres-a-plan-to-alleviate-congestion-baltimore-mdta-toll-county-patapsco-river/

It also looks like Exit 44 on I-695 will reopen, along with the U-turn ramp, and it's going to be toll-free, since the bridge is no longer there but will be rebuilt in four years, if the timeline holds up.

The press release says it will be tolled starting 6/1

An updated release today notes that the Broening Highway turnaround, along with I-695 up to the turnaround, will reopen on Monday 5/20 (though the inner loop only will remain closed between exits 42 & 43 due to an unrelated project I had previously posted about). Interestingly, tolling will now remain suspended into June with the MDTA planning to "reassess the status" in late June. Wonder if there was some pushback to tolling the turnaround.

https://mdta.maryland.gov/blog-category/mdta-traffic-advisories/updated-schedule-i-695broening-highway-interchange-reopens

#94

Northeast / Re: Connecticut milepost exit ...

Last post by Ted$8roadFan - May 15, 2024, 07:06:32 PM

I was wondering about the numbered CT-15 exits north of the Parkway. For consistency, they should continue the mileage-based exit numbers.

#95

Northeast / Re: Massachusetts

Last post by Ted$8roadFan - May 15, 2024, 07:04:44 PM

I'd say the 295N to 95N loop (and 95N to 295) needs to be a higher priority.

#96

Off-Topic / Re: What song are you currentl...

Last post by Hunty2022 - May 15, 2024, 06:38:19 PM

Not normally into country, but Post Malone's new single with Morgan Wallen that dropped on Friday really bops for some reason.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QIZE708gJ4

Most people I know who are into Morgan Wallen/Post Malone told me they don't like it, but I agree with you, it's a good song.

#97

Mountain West / Re: I-10 Between Casa Grande a...

Last post by DJStephens - May 15, 2024, 06:02:38 PM

Supposedly construction started on the replacement Gila R bridges on Monday 5/13/24.  Very old structures, they lack shoulders so they are pre 1967. But virtually no de-icing chemicals, or salt, so indefinite lifespan.    No details or schematics of the replacement structures, on the web link.  For 50 million, perhaps they are simply going to rehab and widen the existing pair of structures.   

#98

Southeast / Re: Complete NC 540 Project

Last post by sprjus4 - May 15, 2024, 05:59:28 PM

Speed Limit 14 1/2? 

Temporary for construction I would imagine... not an open road.

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#99

Southeast / Re: The "Future" I-26 is arriv...

Last post by cowboy_wilhelm - May 15, 2024, 05:58:27 PM

I think this is the first $1 billion+ contract NCDOT has ever awarded.

Re-reading the press release, the selected contractor will work to get the construction costs closer to the original estimates ($800-900 million) using an "optimization and refinement process" and a new contract amount will be agreed upon. The current contract can even be terminated if there aren't enough cost reductions.

#100

Traffic Control / Re: Signs on State-Maintained ...

Last post by Amaury - May 15, 2024, 05:33:11 PM

On the Interstate 90 westbound Exit 109 off-ramp here in Ellensburg, this sign has given out from wood rot:





When it was still standing: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3h5p6aE9DFWFWDvE8