Projects
By Boston Public Works
On 24, Feb 2015 | In Bridges Construction | By Boston Public Works
Long Island Bridge – Demolition
Neighborhood: Boston/Quincy
Description: The Long Island Bridge, which carried traffic from Moon Island to Long Island, has been closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic since October 8, 2014. The Boston Public Works Department, with Walsh Construction as its contractor, has executed a contract to demolish the existing bridge. The bridge is 16 spans and 3,450′ in length and also carried utilities to both Long Island and Spectacle Island. The demolition contract will include taking down the bridge, as well as the relocation of utilities to the seabed. The current timeline calls for the demolition of the bridge to be completed by April 30th, 2015, with the installation of utilities to be completed by June 15th.
North Washington Street Bridge
Neighborhood: Charlestown/North End
Description: The Boston Public Works Department is designing a replacement for the North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge). Sitting in the footprint and shadows of the Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, the replacement bridge needs to complement the form and functionality of the iconic Interstate Bridge. The key aspects of the new bridge will be that it is a livable, walkable, multimodal, green and sustainable bridge, accommodating all users, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The design calls for wider sidewalks, gathering places, innovative accent lighting, protected bicycle facilities, and smoother walking surfaces to support the Freedom Trail.
Saratoga Street Bridge
Neighborhood: East Boston
Description: The Saratoga Street Bridge has been replaced with a new five-span structure that increased both the height and width of the navigation channel and enhances this gateway between East Boston and the Town of Winthrop. The new bridge serves as one of only two egress roadways from the Town of Winthrop. It also incorporated new ornamental street lighting.
Alford Street Bridge
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Description: The Alford Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that carries traffic from Sullivan Square over the Mystic River into Everett. The project consisted of rehabilitation of the structural, mechanical & electrical systems for the moveable span, replacement of the power and communication cables, new bridge signal equipment, pavement markings and signage, approach span structural repairs, approach roadway reconstruction and all incidental work.
Chelsea Street Bridge
Neighborhood: East Boston
Description: This project replaced a structurally-deficient drawbridge with a new lift bridge. The new structure improves the efficiency and operation of the bridge for vehicle and maritime traffic. The project includes a truss-type structure that spans 450 feet and provides 175 feet of vertical clearance when raised. The new bridge and approach roadway provides two lanes of traffic in each direction and two pedestrian sidewalks.
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