MassHighway awarded the contract for reconstruction to R. Zoppo Corp. Construction began on May 28, 2008. A detour has been set up as shown here: (Please Click Here to View Detour).
The bridge will be closed for all types of traffic.
The reconstruction of Flint's Bridge includes the reinforcement of each of the four granite arches, the removal and replacement of the bridge deck and guardrails, surface drainage improvements, deep foundation wing-walls, and road resurfacing of the entire length of the bridge.
Progress:
The bridge is currently closed to all pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. Construction activities currently underway include the reinforcement of the granite stone arches. This work will continue throughout the summer months. The tentative construction duration will be two years, as a result of time sensitive environmental permitting and regulatory requirements.
FAQ's:
Question: Why will it take two years to rehabilitate this bridge?
Answer:
1. Due to time-sensitive environmental permitting requirements from the Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA, construction activities within the water corridor can only be performed between July 15 and October 1. A large portion of these construction activities are critical path to the construction schedule and include the installation of four deep foundation wing-walls, which require low water elevation levels.
2. This is a phased construction project which includes the following: Reinforcement of the four granite arches; installation of four wing-walls; demolition of existing bridge decking and guardrails, installation of drainage systems, installation of new bridge decking and guardrails and the resurfacing of the entire length of the bridge.
Question: Will the bridge be widened and will it include sidewalks?
Answer: YES - The bridge will be approximately 1 foot 6 inches wider, however, no sidewalks will be provided at this time.
Question: How will this construction affect the use of recreational boating?
Answer: Appropriate navigation detours will be in place to utilize at least two of the four granite arches for the use of recreational boating.
Please contact Jim Shuris, Town Engineer, if you have any questions at 978-318-3210 or: jshuris@concordma.gov
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