i-96 reconstruction/bridge repair project

I-96 Reconstruction/Bridge Repair Project

City of Livonia and Redford TownshipWayne County

May 10, 2013Association of the Council of Western Wayne

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MDOT’s Mission

Providing the highest quality integrated transportation services

for economic benefit and improved quality of life.

Introduction I-96 freeway originally opened in 1971 Has served community for over 40 years Has exceeded its service life

Meeting Purpose

Update design progress Decision to close the freeway Review Construction Staging Obtain input on corridor aesthetics

(landscaping, colors, etc.) Gather input on potential

project/construction impacts

On March 1, 2012, MDOT hosted the first public meeting to present: General project information Eleven different options for maintaining traffic during

construction, including the preference on whether to close the freeway or keep lanes open through the work zone

How Did We Get Here?

More than 1,700 people responded to a survey asking which options were preferred: TO OPEN or TO CLOSE the freeway during construction

56 percent of respondents preferred full closure, favoring minimized construction duration

How Did We Get Here?

MDOT is working with the following stakeholders to mitigate reconstruction concerns, including but not limited to: Wayne County City of Livonia Redford Township Detroit Water and Sewer Department Various School Districts Business Owners Residents

What We are Doing

What We are DoingRebuild / Upgrade

Road Reconstruction Bridge Repairs Geometric Upgrades Drainage Freeway Lighting Signing Landscaping

Project ScopeRebuild / Upgrade

Seven miles of eight-lane freeway• Six full-service interchanges• On and off ramps serving businesses and residential areas

37 Bridges• Bridge work scopes range from minor rehabilitation to

replacement

Project ScopeRebuild / Upgrade

Freeway Lighting• New lights will last longer and require less maintenance• LED lamp options under evaluation

Aesthetic Treatments for:• Barriers, bridges, retaining walls, and mainline shoulders• Bridge fencing• Service drive fencing and paving• Paint color selections for new/existing structures• Right of way landscape plantings‐ ‐

Project ScopeRebuild / Upgrade

Maintaining Traffic/Access to Freeway and Local System• Detour around project site for through-traffic

o I-94 to southo I-696 to northo Westbound connection at M-39 (Southfield Freeway)o Eastbound connection at I-275

Project ScopeRebuild / Upgrade

Maintaining Traffic/Access to Freeway and Local System

• Local access across I-96 during Bridge Repair/Reconstructiono 31 of 37 bridges will be closed at various periods for

constructiono Six of 37 bridges will have partial closureso MDOT will ensure that no two adjacent bridges will be closed

at the same time. As such, detours will be less impactful.

Project ScopeRebuild / Upgrade

Relocate changeable message signs as needed

Improve vertical clearance under at bridges and update freeway design

Minimize impacts on existing walls

Project ScopeDesign Challenges

Improve on and off ramp access to local roads

Improve drainage on the freeway

Flatten freeway side slopes

Third Public Meeting will be held in mid-2013• Present complete plan for construction, upcoming

timelines and more details• Continue to work with business owners, residents and

motorists to address any concerns regarding the project

Project ScheduleNext Steps

Ways to voice your opinion:• Project email address: MDOT-96fix@michigan.gov • Facebook: www.facebook.com/96fix • Twitter: www.twitter.com/96fix • Web site: www.96fix.com • MDOT Taylor TSC :

6510 Telegraph Road, Taylor MI 48180 Phone: 313-375-2400

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