State Project Reconstruction I-84

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1 State Project Reconstruction I-84 Waterbury, Connecticut FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO PIERPONT ROAD

2 I-84 Constructors J.V. Robert Turner Area Engineer Ken Fargnoli District Engineer John Dunham Assistant District Engineer Richard Symonds Transportation Supervising Engineer Christopher Zukowski Project Engineer Christopher Hylas Resident Engineer Phil Karsen Project Executive Steve Francois Project Manager Mike Lloyd Gen l Superintendent Tom Whelahan Engineering Manager Project Team

3 Washington Street Hamilton Ave. Interchange Pierpont Road Harpers Ferry Rd. Interchange Scott Rd. Interchange Project Location

4 Widening of approximately 2.7 miles of I-84 to provide a continuous third land in each direction Replacement/construction of 9 bridges, 6 culverts and 20 retaining walls Realignment of the highway in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry Road to remove the existing sharp reverse curvature that results in safety and operational deficiencies Project Summary

5 A new Westbound On-Ramp from Harpers Ferry Road with an auxiliary lane to WB Off-Ramp to Hamilton Avenue Extension of Plank Road East from Scott Road to Harpers Ferry Road Project Summary (cont.)

6 Elimination of the short weave section between the WB On- Ramp from Scott Road and the WB Off-Ramp to Harpers Ferry Road Elimination of the short weave section between the EB On- Ramp from Hamilton Avenue and the EB Off-Ramp to Harpers Ferry Road Relocation of the WB Off-Ramp to Scott Road and Beaver Pond Brook Project Summary (cont.)

7 The reconstruction of State and local roads associated with the realignment of I-84 and reconfiguration of the interchanges: Hamilton Avenue (State) Harpers Ferry Road Scott Road Plank Road Reidville Drive Plank Road East East Main Street (State) Project Summary (cont.)

8 Traffic Signal replacement and upgrades Highway Illumination New signs and pavement markings Replacement/relocation of sanitary sewer, potable water and other public utilities Project Summary (cont.)

9 The realignment and stabilization of the Mad River channel from south of the existing EB 24 Off-Ramp to Harpers Ferry Road to north of Plank Road to accommodate roadway widening and realignments and new bridge crossings The realignment of Beaver Pond Brook channel in the Scott Road area to revise the alignment of the WB 25 Off-Ramp necessary to realize traffic safety and operational improvements at this interchange Project Summary (cont.)

10 Relocation of East Mountain Brook at is confluence with Beaver Pond Brook to accommodate the I-84 relocation and widening and Reidville Drive relocation Re-establishment of a Perennial Stream in the Mountain Village Road area Extensive in-stream habitat enhancements associated with the watercourse relocations Project Summary (cont.)

11 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic There are 5 major construction stages proposed Two lanes of traffic will be open at all times during peak hours on a reduced roadway width (Two 11-foot lanes with 2-foot shoulders in each direction) Intermittent lane closures are anticipated for activities that require lifting operations (i.e. steel removal and installation, overhead sign truss installation, etc )

12 Permits CT DEPT. OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Wetlands and Watercourses Individual Permit 401 Water Quality Certificate Individual Permit Flood Management Certification for all regulated floodplain crossings FEDERAL US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Section 404 Individual Permit STATE Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewater from Construction Activities General Permit

13 Anticipated Construction Schedule & Cost Start of Construction- March 30, 2015 Contract Completion- June 25, 2020 (Incentives in Place for substantial completion by August 2019) Project budget including construction contingencies and utility work is $298 million, not counting the costs to inspect and administer the work.

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20 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Detours during Construction EB 23 On-Ramp From Hamilton Avenue WB 23 Off-Ramp to Hamilton Avenue WB 24 Off-Ramp to Harpers Ferry Road Plank Road

21 9 Month Closure: 2017 Incentive in place for early completion I-84 Eastbound Exit 23 On-Ramp Closed Follow Detour to I-84 Eastbound entry Ramp on Scott Road via Hamilton Avenue, Harpers Ferry Road and Reidville Drive. 23E Detour - EB23 On Ramp from Hamilton Avenue

22 Permanent Closure: Incentive to open Plank Road East early I-84 Westbound Exit 24 Off-Ramp Closed Follow Detour to Harpers Ferry Road via Westbound Exit 25 Scott Road and Reidville Drive. 25W 24W Detour - WB24 Off Ramp to Harpers Ferry Road

23 Weekend Ramp Closure: Summer W I-84 Westbound Exit 23 Off-Ramp Closed Follow Detour via Westbound Exit 22 and Union Avenue. 23W Detour - WB23 Off Ramp to Hamilton Avenue

24 Plank Road Extended Closure: Spring Fall 2016 Brookdale Lane Access from Plank Road Permanently Closed - Spring 2015 Brookdale Lane from Sycamore Lane to Plank Road Permanently Closed Follow Detour via White Oak Lane to Brookdale Lane to East Main Street. Plank Road Closed from Harpers Ferry Road to White Oak Lane Follow Detour via White Oak Lane to Brookdale Lane to East Main Street. Detour Plank Road

25 Work Locations Spring-Summer 2015 Hamilton Avenue Area Harpers Ferry Road Area I-84 at Plank Road East On Ramp

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27 Harpers Ferry Road Area

28 I-84 at Plank Road East on Ramp Road

29 Public Outreach During Construction Public Information meetings will be held to inform the public of progress during construction or when there is a major change in the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic pattern. There is a sign up sheet in the lobby for those who wish to be updated vie on the status of the project throughout construction

30 Public Outreach During Construction (cont.) PROJECT WEBSITE PROJECT FACEBOOK PAGE

31 THIS CONCLUDES THE PRESENTATION REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS WITH REGARDS TO THIS PROJECT. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. STATE PROJECT RECONSTRUCTION OF I-84 WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT