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1. Both of these bridges in Venago were identified for rehabilitation. To be able to maintain traffic flow while working on the bridges, a number of detour routes were identified including new bridges, new roadways, etc.Both of these bridges in Venago were identified for rehabilitation. To be able to maintain traffic flow while working on the bridges, a number of detour routes were identified including new bridges, new roadways, etc.
2. The shortlisted alternatives were 6A and 7A. 6A was chosen as the final alternative for cost reasons.The shortlisted alternatives were 6A and 7A. 6A was chosen as the final alternative for cost reasons.
3. Alternative 6A also responds better to community concerns on impact of the detour traffic on the local neighborhood. Alternative 6A also responds better to community concerns on impact of the detour traffic on the local neighborhood.
4. The Bradford Bypass project initially proposed to replace 7 bridge structures. After further review, the scope was revised to bridge rehabilitation instead of replacement, saving more than $9 million.The Bradford Bypass project initially proposed to replace 7 bridge structures. After further review, the scope was revised to bridge rehabilitation instead of replacement, saving more than $9 million.
5. This is a safety project on Route 22 in District 8. The initial solution required extensive ROW acquisition, expensive reconstruction which would necessitate extensive environmental studies.This is a safety project on Route 22 in District 8. The initial solution required extensive ROW acquisition, expensive reconstruction which would necessitate extensive environmental studies.
6. This is the original cross section.This is the original cross section.
7. The “right-size” design called for narrower median, lanes, and shoulders and installation of signals at select intersections.The “right-size” design called for narrower median, lanes, and shoulders and installation of signals at select intersections.
9. South Valley Parkway is a new roadway proposed to relieve traffic issues and address safety concerns.South Valley Parkway is a new roadway proposed to relieve traffic issues and address safety concerns.
10. A number of measures were used to reduce the cost and impacts of the new roadway.A number of measures were used to reduce the cost and impacts of the new roadway.
11. A lower speed roadway justified the narrower cross-section. Also, after further evaluation, the number of lanes were reduced from 4 to 2 on the western section. The review and evaluation saved the department more than $50 million.A lower speed roadway justified the narrower cross-section. Also, after further evaluation, the number of lanes were reduced from 4 to 2 on the western section. The review and evaluation saved the department more than $50 million.
12. This project started as a resurfacing job by the District. When the work was initiated, the district found out that there an HOP work will be done in the same area. The district set up a meeting between the two contractors and had them coordinate their schedules and scope. This simple coordination effort saved the District resources for not having to construct the final wearing material (which the HOP contractor would have had to dig up and re-do).This project started as a resurfacing job by the District. When the work was initiated, the district found out that there an HOP work will be done in the same area. The district set up a meeting between the two contractors and had them coordinate their schedules and scope. This simple coordination effort saved the District resources for not having to construct the final wearing material (which the HOP contractor would have had to dig up and re-do).
13. Swamp Road through Bucks County was experiencing a number of crashes. Swamp Road through Bucks County was experiencing a number of crashes.
15. Because of community concerns, the district re-evaluated the original design-which resulted in smaller-scale, slower-speed solution. Not surprisingly, this community supportive alternative ended up saving the department more than $15 million.Because of community concerns, the district re-evaluated the original design-which resulted in smaller-scale, slower-speed solution. Not surprisingly, this community supportive alternative ended up saving the department more than $15 million.
16. SR 453 through Huntingdon County is a rural arterial roadway with considerable truck traffic. A 2-mile section was proposed to be reconstructed to provide for truck-climbing lane. SR 453 through Huntingdon County is a rural arterial roadway with considerable truck traffic. A 2-mile section was proposed to be reconstructed to provide for truck-climbing lane.
17. After applying the 3R criteria, the designed was revised to have narrower lanes and shoulders. The reduced ROW and use of existing alignment saved the department almost $4 million (from original estimated costs of $9 million).After applying the 3R criteria, the designed was revised to have narrower lanes and shoulders. The reduced ROW and use of existing alignment saved the department almost $4 million (from original estimated costs of $9 million).
18. The freeport bridge is an important gateway bridge. Because of traffic and safety issues the bridge was identified for rehabilitation/replacement.The freeport bridge is an important gateway bridge. Because of traffic and safety issues the bridge was identified for rehabilitation/replacement.
19. Addressing the weave segments and various intersection issues called for new bridges and ramps. Again, this design went through further evaluation to investigate any potential areas for cost savings. The review came up with a reduction in the length of new bridges and ramps, which resulted in $30 million cost savings.Addressing the weave segments and various intersection issues called for new bridges and ramps. Again, this design went through further evaluation to investigate any potential areas for cost savings. The review came up with a reduction in the length of new bridges and ramps, which resulted in $30 million cost savings.
