All articles tagged with #bridge repair
Originally Published 7 months ago — by KKTV
South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs will experience temporary full closures and lane reductions on Wednesday through Saturday for widening and bridge rehabilitation work, with detours in place and drivers advised to use caution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOIN.com
All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon were closed for emergency bridge joint repair after a failure was discovered. Traffic is being diverted onto southbound Interstate 405, and the closure may last until midnight. The Oregon Department of Transportation stated that the issue is due to regular wear and tear, with no expected structural damage, and crews are working to repair the joint to ensure safety for drivers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sherman Minton Renewal
Engineers are analyzing repair plans for the Kentucky approach to the Sherman Minton Bridge in order to reopen two-way traffic on Interstate 64. The bridge was closed due to necessary repairs to a bearing and pier supporting the upper deck, which were not previously visible. Temporary repairs will be made to reopen the lower deck, while options are being evaluated for repairing the upper deck. No timeline has been set for reopening the upper deck, and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Biden administration has announced a $72 million grant to overhaul the northbound span of D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge, which carries Interstate 395 from Arlington and handles over 88,000 vehicles a day. The project is part of nearly $300 million in new federal bridge spending directed to urban and rural communities. The bridge has gone without urgently needed repairs for decades, and the upgrade will address urgent safety and state of good repair concerns. The project will include replacing a deteriorating section, addressing cracks, repairing concrete and steel, replacing bearings and modifying piers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Biden administration will announce nearly $300 million in funding to repair and replace bridges across eight states and the District of Columbia. Vice President Kamala Harris will make the announcement at the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge, which will receive $72 million in funding for repairs. The funding is the latest in a series of projects aimed at preserving and repairing the nation’s bridges. Since Biden signed the infrastructure law in November 2021, states, cities, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations across the country have begun repairs on over 4,600 of the nation’s bridges.