i-96 reconstruction/bridge repair project
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I-96 Reconstruction/Bridge Repair Project. City of Livonia and Redford Township Wayne County. May 10, 2013 Association of the Council of Western Wayne Yankee Airforce Museum, Van Buren Twp. MDOT’s Mission. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
I-96 Reconstruction/Bridge Repair Project
City of Livonia and Redford TownshipWayne County
May 10, 2013Association of the Council of Western Wayne
Yankee Airforce Museum, Van Buren Twp
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: [email protected] • 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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