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The roadway reconstruction phase of the Atlantic Street Bridge Replacement project is progressing with 24/7 construction in order to complete the work and re-open the roadways. Multiple concurrent construction operations involve excavating the existing roadway and removing material; installation of new conduits, utilities and drainage; installation of concrete forms on the new bridge abutments and…
With the successful installation of the new Metro North/Atlantic Street Bridge, significant roadway construction involving multiple operations is already underway to improve the operational efficiencies of Atlantic Street. To increase the vertical clearance under the new bridge, the roadway will be lowered to offer higher clearance of 14’6”. At the same time, the roadway is…
The Metro North/Atlantic Street Bridge was successfully replaced over a 9 day construction schedule, from June 28-July 7, with 6 new replacement bridge spans, tracks and ties installed and full train service restored by Monday, July 8, as scheduled. The epic 9 day endeavor involved multiple concurrent operations running continuously to demolish the old bridge,…
Construction work progresses on the Metro North/Atlantic Street Bridge replacement project as two new bridge spans have been installed on the north side of the bridge. The spans will carry Tracks #1 & #3 after new railroad ties, tracks and ballast are in place. The final two spans for the north side are scheduled to…
New Metro North/Atlantic Street Railroad Bridge Replacement Underway; I-95NB Exit 8 & Local Roadway closures with Detours and Metro North Schedule Changes Remain in Effect Effective June 28, 2019-July 8, 2019, intermittent road closures are expected on South State Street between Elm Street and Atlantic Street and on Dock Street between John Street and…
Two bridge deck superstructures have been successfully installed on the south side of the Metro North Atlantic Street Bridge. Special Self Propelled Modular Transporters hauled the pre-constructed spans which had been staged right next to the south side of the bridge. Work progresses to install new rail on these spans with 4 spans for the…
The SPMT’s are strategically placed beneath each of the two bridge spans located at the South Assembly Area. The spans will be lifted and hauled into place on the new West and East Abutments. Each span will be installed separately with the ballast and railroad ties in place. Upon setting the bearings on the new…
Effective June 28, road closures, detours and new Metro North Construction Timetables are in effect for the Atlantic Street Bridge Replacement project bridge roll in. Click here for the latest information.
Click here for the latest traffic, detour and Metro North Information. Starting this Friday, June 28, 2019 through Sunday, July 7, the Metro North/Atlantic Street replacement bridge roll in and installation phase gets underway. Specialized hauling equipment known as Self-Propelled Modular Transporters, (SPMT’s) are required to lift and transport the individual bridge spans from…
Click here for the special Metro North Construction Timetable in Effect June 29 – July 7, 2019.