By Cindy RileyCEG CORRESPONDENT

A resurfacing and bridgereplacement project involving akey section of highway in AutaugaCounty is expected to be complet-ed ahead of schedule, according tothe Alabama Department ofTransportation (ALDOT). Theroughly $3 million project includesthe planing, two-foot shoulderwidening and resurfacing from abusy intersection at U.S. Highway82 to Main Street (Hwy. 14) indowntown Prattville, and thenalong Main Street to U.S. 31(Memorial Drive).“This project replaces an anti-

quated bridge along one of thePrattville area’s main commuterroutes,” explained Tony Harris,media and community relationschief of ALDOT. “It’s the secondbridge replacement alongHighway 14 in the Prattville citylimits, and each bridge has beendesigned with a pedestrian walk-way and decorative light poles.” According to Harris, the

Autauga Creek Bridge project alsorealigns a side-street intersection toimprove lines of sight.“This is taking place in a key

area. Prattville, located just northof Montgomery, has been one ofAlabama’s fastest-growing com-munities in recent years,” Harrissaid.On the portion from U.S. 82 to

downtown Prattville, the pavedshoulder of each lane will bewidened by two feet. ALDOT’sshoulder widening on two-lanestate highways has already showna 15 percent decrease in lanedeparture crashes, and further

reductions are expected as moretwo-lane highways get this safetyupgrade. Work commenced on theU.S. 82 end of the project. Oncethis phase is completed, the MainStreet portion will begin.Autauga Creek has historical

significance in the Prattville com-munity, which made its name as anindustrial center. It is the site whereDaniel Pratt, the town’s founderand first mayor, developed indus-trial facilities on the creek to use asa power source to cotton gin man-ufacturing equipment in the 1830s.The county’s name is actuallyderived from the large creek,which flows through its center, andis said to signify ‘land of plenty’ inthe Native American tongue. While the creek no longer pow-

ers the mills it once served, it is stillconsidered to play a key role inPrattville as a source of water forpublic and industrial supply. TheAutauga Creek watershed drainsapproximately 120 sq. mi. inAutauga and Chilton Counties.Land use in the watershed is most-ly forested mixed with urban, pas-ture and cropland.The much-anticipated ALDOT

project is expected to be completedbefore summer, depending, how-ever, on weather conditions andwork progress. All traffic laneshave been reopened no later than 5p.m. each day during construction.Motorists in the area have beenencouraged to consider using alter-nate routes, adjust arrival/departuretimes, observe work zone speedlimits and other work zone signsand use extreme caution in the areafor the duration of construction.The general contractor for the

Key Autauga Creek Bridge Project Slated for June Finish

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One of the biggest challenges with this job was access for work, with the bridge parallel to the exist-ing bridge for removal. But the city of Prattville was a huge help with lowering water for easy andsafe construction.

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“It’s an interesting project, because it’s by the revitalizeddowntown area with the mills and waterfall. It’s nice to thinkwhen I drive by the area thirty years or so from now, I can tellmy family I had a hand in the process. I guess you could sayI’m part of its history,”

Garrett PassWiregrass Construction

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Contractor Proud to Be Part of Autauga Bridge Work

project, Newell and Bush Inc., Montgomery,Ala., is responsible for overseeing all workon the removal and replacement bridge inAutauga County, which requires long hoursand leaves little room for error.“The bridge should be completed by June

1, 2011,” explained Michael Ben Hitson,president of Newell and Bush. “Up to adozen crew members, working five days aweek, are trying to complete the tasks athand.”Equipment used includes two Kobelco

85-ton (77 t) cranes, a pile driving hammer,welders, air compressors, excavators, andscreeds. 1,300 cu. yds. (993 cu m) of con-crete, 5,500 linear ft. (1,676 m) of steel pileand 225,000 lb. (102,058 kg) of reinforcedsteel are among the materials needed for thejob. Added Hitson, “The biggest challenge

with this particular job would have to beaccess for work, with the bridge parallel tothe existing bridge for removal. But the cityof Prattville was a huge help with loweringwater for easy and safe construction.” Christy Smith, president of Five Star

Concrete & Construction L.L.C, explained,“Five Star Construction is responsible for thesite concrete construction. We will be pour-ing concrete curb and gutter, slope pavingand sidewalks. All work performed will bein accordance to the ALDOT specificationsand guidelines. “We began work in April and our portion

of the work should be finished in about twoweeks. We are a fast- moving team,” Smith

concluded.As the site manager for the company,

Smith leads an eight-man crew of concretefinishers. “A Gomaco GT 3600 curb machine is

being used to complete the work, said Smith.“The most important piece is the Gomacoslip form paver, which we use to pour curband gutter. We also use a Bobcat skid steerT250 and Bobcat excavator 430X for finegrading. We will pour approximately 100yards of ready-mix concrete for curb andgutter and 120 yards for flatwork. It will allbe approved by the ALDOT according totheir ready-mix specifications.” The biggest obstacle with the job, accord-

ing to Smith, is the weather. “We are already into the months of unpre-

dictable weather so rain is a giant hurdle.Recently poured concrete and rain drops arean unpleasant mixture. I will be constantlychecking the radar for pop-up showers. Theheat can be brutal in the summer months andwe always hydrate while on the job. We arenot hesitant to end the work day early if thereis an opportunity for overheating or exhaus-tion. “Jeff Marshall, area manager for

Bessemer-based ABC Cutting Inc., said thejob has gone smoothly for his crew, whichnever encountered any problems during theirscheduled shifts.“We sawed several hundred linear feet of

asphalt and concrete on the shoulders of thehighway and on the interstate, using 57horsepower and 80 horsepower saws withdiamond blades ranging in sizes from 26inches up to 48 inches diameter.”

Marshall added, “We also used DiamondProducts saw 57 horsepower and Dimas 80horsepower machines. In addition, we cutloops in the highway for information detec-tion to basically determine just how manyvehicles travel over the road each day. It waspretty routine, which is good, since thatmeans there weren’t any setbacks along theway.”Highway Management Systems of

Calera, Ala., is responsible for the tempo-rary and permanent striping on the AutaugaCreek Bridge job. “We will be installing the tape and pave-

ment markers that will go on the road andbridge,” said Highway ManagementSystems Office Manager Patsy Franks.“When we do temporary, we use two people,while a crew of seven is used for the perma-nent work. The paint truck and the thermo-plastic truck will both be in use, while thehand crew uses an apollo machine and amarker machine.” Highway Management Systems, which is

regularly involved in road and parking areadelineation, also assists contractors and gov-ernment agencies with traffic control mat-ters. “For this particular assignment,” said

Franks, “Paint, thermoplastic, glass beadsand pavement markers also are necessary.We hope we don’t have a shortage on ther-moplastic this year like it was last year. “The weather also is a big concern,”

Franks admitted. “If it’s raining or too cold,we don’t get to work.”Thomas Utility Company Inc. of

Cleveland, Ala., also served as a subcontrac-

tor on the Autauga Creek Bridge project, asdid Dothan, Ala.’s Wiregrass ConstructionCompany.According to Garrett Pass, Central

Alabama area manager for WiregrassConstruction, “We are doing the priming andasphalt paving on each end of the bridge,including the detour road. We’re using aCaterpillar paver and roller, Ingersoll Randrollers and some John Deere tractor brooms.We’ll be running asphalt out of ourMontgomery plant — one of nine we oper-ate — and should be through paving on thebridge by the end of April.“An estimated 1,500 tons of asphalt is

being used, with a total of about 30 workerson the job,” said Pass, who added that the ris-ing temperatures are not expected to causeany snags for his team.“We don’t expect any problems with the

Autauga Creek Bridge project, but it is sig-nificant to be a part of it. Prattville is anextremely fast-growing area and this bridgehas been here a really long time. It’s defi-nitely held up over the years, but is certainlydue for reconstruction. It’s an interestingproject, because it’s by the revitalized down-town area with the mills and waterfall. It’snice to think when I drive by the area thirtyyears or so from now, I can tell my family Ihad a hand in the process. I guess you couldsay I’m part of its history,” Pass concluded.

(This story also can be found on

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A resurfacing and bridge replacement project involving a key section of highway inAutauga County is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, according to theAlabama Department of Transportation.

This project replaces an antiquated bridge along one of the Prattville area’s maincommuter routes. It’s the second bridge replacement along Highway 14 in thePrattville city limits.

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The Alabama State Department of Transportationreceived bids for transportation-related improvementprojects.Following is a list of some of the projects let.

County: MadisonContract ID: IM-I565(309) and NH-0002(541)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on I-565from the Limestone County Line to SR-2 (U.S.-72) and onSR-2 from I-565 to west of CR-393 in Huntsville.Distance: 15.918 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $8,376,557• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $8,499,018• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $9,266,327

County: FranklinContract ID:ACAPD-NHF-0355(503)Project: Pavement, partial grade and drain and bridgecoating on SR-24 (Corridor "V") from the MississippiState Line through Red Bay to SR-247.Distance: 5.84 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Racon Inc. — $19,242,659• Newell Roadbuilders Inc. — $19,543,183• W. S. Newell & Sons Inc. — $19,838,467

Counties: Chambers and RandolphContract ID:HSIP-0077(511) and 99-304-069-077-101Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-77from SR-1 (US-431) north of Lafayette to SR-22 east ofWadley.Distance: 17.645 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• East Alabama Paving Company Inc. — $6,499,411• Gary Ingram Grading & Paving Inc. — $6,562,878• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $7,374,681

County: LimestoneContract ID:HSIP-0099(504) and 99-301-421-099-101Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-99 fromRound Island Creek west of Athens to the LauderdaleCounty Line.Distance: 16.629 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $3,387,065• Rogers Group Inc. — $3,605,560• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $3,875,187

County: CovingtonContract ID:HSIP-0137(501), STPAA-HSIP-0137(502)and 99-307-203-137-101Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-137from the Florida State Line to SR-15 (US-29).Distance: 13.888 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $3,487,837• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $3,493,440

Counties: Montgomery Elmore and AutaugaContract ID:NH-HSIP-0003(543)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-3(US-31) from U.S.-80 in Montgomery to the north end ofthe Pine Creek Bridge.Distance:Not available.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $3,770,479• Asphalt Contractors Inc. — $3,873,793• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $4,168,689

County: WinstonContract ID: PLH-PFH-FH09(908) Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe on CR-41 from SR-74 (U.S.-278) in Addison to the Lawrence County Line.Distance: 8.134 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $1,447,386• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $1,506,577

County: ShelbyContract ID: STPAA-7112(604)Project: Bridge replacement (bridge culvert) andapproaches on CR-17 at Beaverdam Creek in Alabaster.Distance: 0.482 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Winston Contracting LLC — $987,913• Walker Patton Company Inc. — $1,063,713• Carcel & G. Construction LLC — $1,083,581

County: MarengoContract ID: STPAA-HSIP-0010(524)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-10from Third Street in Sweet Water to SR-13 (U.S.-43) inDixons Mill.Distance: 5.735 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $1,388,206• S. T. Bunn Construction Company Inc. — $1,875,039

County: BlountContract ID: STPAA-HSIP-0132(501)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-132from SR-75 in Oneonta to the Etowah County Line.Distance: 9.736 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Whitaker Contracting Corporation — $1,597,898• Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $1,616,956

County: BaldwinContract ID: 99-309-022-180-102 and 99-309-022-180-103Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-180FROM SR-59 to CR-41 and from Yupon Drive to nearWest First Street in Gulf Shores.Distance: 4.748 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $1,664,008• Hosea O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $1,897,433• Roads, Inc. Of NWF — $1,919,709

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