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Photo Highlights from the 16@95 Improvement Projects
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Out with the Old…
Although not always visible to the traveling public from the roadway, the 16@95 Improvement Projects team has been busy demolishing the old Interstate 16 (I-16) westbound bridges over Bunger Pit Road, Tremont Road, and the CSX railroad to make way for the new bridges. Check out the visual step by step of demolishing these bridges.
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1. The bridge deck of the old bridge is scored into sections.
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2. A hydraulic hammer breaks up the old concrete deck for removal.
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3. Each section of concrete deck is hoisted by a crane to the work area down below.
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4. After the concrete deck is removed, the old steel girders are removed.
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5.With the bridge deck and girders removed, only the substructure remains of the old bridge. The substructure is then cut into sections and removed one column at a time. Once the substructure is removed, construction of the new bridge can begin.
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Overhead Signs - ITS
New signage is going up throughout the project area, along with the new intelligent transportation system (ITS) camera poles.
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1. Crews are preparing the foundation for the installation of a new interstate sign on I-16 eastbound.
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2. The new overhead signs are installed at night to minimize disruptions to the traveling public.
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3. One of the new overhead signs on I-16 westbound.
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4. Cameras* will be installed throughout the 16@95 Improvement Projects as part of the ITS. This new system includes:
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56 Video Detection System cameras*
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25 Closed-Circuit Television cameras*
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5 Dynamic Message Signs
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*Please note: Georgia DOT cameras are not recording. Camera data is not stored or saved.
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I-16 Widening
The widening of I-16 is well underway between I-95 and I-516.
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1. In preparation for the I-16 roadway widening, crews removed unsuitable soils from the project area.
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2. Progress continues with the placement of the graded aggregate base course for the I-16 roadway widening between I-95 and I-516.
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Community Engagement Opportunities
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The 16@95 Improvement Projects team is available to speak to community groups and organizations. To request a presentation, please send us a speaker request form, which is available on the website and can be downloaded here. Thank you!
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Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBE) Opportunities
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Savannah Mobility Contractors (SMC) is committed to maximizing opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). For more information and/or to receive DBE webinar invitations, please contact Romaine Lewis, DBE manager, at (973) 960-6857 or via email at [email protected].
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