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Throughout November workers on the project completed the T-wall at abutment 1 and finished with the granular backfill. They began formwork and tying rebar. Work on the superstructure has seen the completion of bridge drains, with rebar work scheduled there for late this month. Workers at Pleasant Cove completed the installation of driving sheets and splicing piles.
In August of 2022, the City of Sanford, and the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) received a Federal RAISE Grant for infrastructure improvement projects in the Downtown area.
Bridge #2246 carries Route 1 over the Middle River in the Town of Machias, Maine. The Middle River joins the tidal portion of the Machias River at/immediately downstream of the bridge. The existing bridge consists of four box culverts within an embankment structure (causeway).
Work throughout the month of June at Durham Road site involved the application of membrane to the backsides of each abutment and the installation of stage 1 drainage items. Deck forms were removed and abutment 1 received backfill. Approach gravel at abutment 1 was fine-tuned. Concrete was placed for the Texas Rail as well as the permanent barrier. The bridge barrier was ground, rubbed, and patched. Abutment 2 received backfill.
Began form and rebar work for the pier stem.
Throughout April crews placed concrete for stage 2 of the pier footing.
Work in November saw concrete being placed for the median pier footing, with the construction forms and reinforcing steel being tied for the median pier stem wall. Workers completed H-pile driving at abutment 1, and began construction forms and tying reinforcing steel. At abutment 2, work involved the construction of driving frame, vibro tips, and splices. The Northbound intersection shoulder was graded and paved.
Work throughout June involved the installation of pedestals and reprogramming of light timing at intersections. Formwork was striped and concrete waterproofed on Bucknam Road sidewalk. Granite curbing was installed. Johnson Road was prepared, and overhang brackets installed.
MaineDOT is replacing the bridges that cross I-295 in Falmouth over Bucknam and Johnson Roads.
Bucknam Rd. & Exit 10 On/Off Ramp Closure Schedule:
