Foundations Project (138-232)
Construction began on the Moses Wheeler Bridge Foundations Project in September 2009 under a $52.2M contract with general contractor O&G Industries, Inc. of Torrington, Connecticut. The project was completed on schedule in November 2011.
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Project highlights:
- Utility and drainage relocations were completed.
- Access trestle and trestle fingers were installed for use during construction of the new Moses Wheeler Bridge.
- Thirty-nine, three-meter diameter drilled shafts were installed to support the new Moses Wheeler Bridge.
Bridge Project (138-221)
The project was advertised on December 29, 2010 and bids for construction were opened on April 27, 2011. Notice to Proceed was given to the lowest responsible bidder, the joint venture of Walsh and PCL (WPJV), on August 22, 2011. The project is anticipated to be completed in late 2016.
A kick-off Partnering Meeting, attended by ConnDOT and WPJV, was conducted on October 5, 2011.
For a detailed description of the project click here.
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WPJV has begun working on I-95 in preparation for the lane shifts required to accomodate Stage 1 construction activities. This pre-stage work includes removal of the existing median barrier, installation of temporary storm drainage and paving work on I-95 at the north and south approaches to the Moses Wheeler Bridge.
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