I-84 Waterbury Widening

I-84 Waterbury Widening

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Photos: Oct-Dec 2015


Piles driven into bedrock for bridge footing (1 in series of 4)
Piles driven into bedrock for bridge footing (1 in series of 4)


Bridge footing construction (2 in series of 4)
Bridge footing construction (2 in series of 4)


Bridge footing construction (3 in series of 4)
Bridge footing construction (3 in series of 4)


Bridge footing construction (4 in series of 4)
Bridge footing construction (4 in series of 4)


I-84 median and shoulder work with Scott Road overpass.
I-84 median and shoulder work with Scott Road overpass.


I-84 facing west from above Farrell Road area.
I-84 facing west from above Farrell Road area.


I-84 facing east with Harpers Ferry Road overpass
I-84 facing east with Harpers Ferry Road overpass


Along Harpers Ferry Road, realilgned Mad River flows through new three-chamber box culvert at Plank Road.
Along Harpers Ferry Road, realilgned Mad River flows through new three-chamber box culvert at Plank Road.


Construction site of future I-84 over Mad River, eastern crossing, abutment footing (right), and EB Exit 25 off ramp (left) abutment.
Future I-84 over Mad River, eastern crossing, abutment footing (right), and EB Exit 25 off ramp abutment (left).


Bottom right of I-84: Future I-84 over Mad River, western crossing, abutment construction site; further right - new pedestrian bridge. Above: Future I-84 over Mad River, eastern crossing, and EB Exit 25 off ramp abutments.
Bottom right of I-84: Future I-84 over Mad River, western crossing, abutment construction site; further right – new pedestrian bridge. Above: Future I-84 over Mad River, eastern crossing, and EB Exit 25 off ramp abutment site.


Construction of Harpers Ferry Road Bypass south of Harpers Ferry Road. North of I-84, realilgned Mad River flows through new three-chamber box culvert.
Construction of Harpers Ferry Road Bypass south of Harpers Ferry Road. North of I-84, realilgned Mad River flows through new three-chamber box culvert.


Hamilton Ave. Bridge construction, and retaining wall 112, south of EB exit 23 off ramp
Hamilton Ave. Bridge construction, and retaining wall 112, south of EB exit 23 off ramp


I-84 at Hamilton Avenue bridge, facing east
I-84 at Hamilton Avenue bridge, facing east


I-84 over Washington Street facing east; median demolition
I-84 over Washington Street facing east; median demolition


Plank Road (right) and realligned Mad River with fish ladder.
Plank Road (right) and realligned Mad River with fish ladder.


Looking east - Scott Road Bridge - 11/2015
Aerial looking east from just beyond Harpers Ferry Road; Scott Road Bridge in distance


Looking west - Harpers Ferry Rd Bridge center - 11/2015
Aerial looking west; Harpers Ferry Road Bridge in center


Looking east - Harpers Ferry Road Bridge - 11/2015
Aerial looking east of Harpers Ferry Road Bridge area


Looking east - Harpers Ferry Rd Bridge in center - 11/2015
Aerial looking east; Harpers Ferry Road Bridge in distance


Looking EB from Hamilton Ave. Bridge - 11/2015
Aerial looking east from Hamilton Avenue Bridge


Hamilton Ave Bridge looking east - 11/2015
Aerial of Hamilton Avenue Bridge area, looking east


Construction of new bridges over Mad River: Left: abutment for new EB 25 Exit ramp (concrete cures in the covered abutment section, while the other is formed); Right: backfilling footing for new I-84 bridge
Construction of new bridges over Mad River: Left: abutment for new EB 25 Exit ramp (concrete cures in the covered abutment section, while the other is formed); Right: backfilling footing for new I-84 bridge



Reidville rock cut (top). Construction site with footings of new I-84 and EB Exit 25 bridges over Mad River Exit 25 off ramp.
Reidville rock cut (above intersesction). Construction site with footings of new I-84 and EB Exit 25 bridges over Mad River Exit 25 off ramp.


Construction of temporary earth retaining system (TERS) for retaining wall 105 along Mad River and Harpers Ferry Rd  on 11/23/15
Construction of temporary earth retaining system (TERS) for retaining wall 105 along Mad River and Harpers Ferry Rd on 11/23/15


Progress on construction of TERS for retaining wall 105 along Mad River and Harpers Ferry Rd  on 12/2/15
Progress on construction of TERS for retaining wall 105 along Mad River and Harpers Ferry Rd on 12/2/15


Retaining Wall 105 construction along Mad River at Harpers Ferry Road 12.10.15
Retaining Wall 105 construction along Mad River at Harpers Ferry Road 12.10.15


Retaining Wall 105 construction along Mad River at Harpers Ferry Road
Retaining Wall 105 construction along Mad River at Harpers Ferry Road


Retaining Wall along Mad River
Retaining Wall along Mad River


HFR striped
Harpers Ferry Road reopens 12/21/2015


Site of new pedestrian bridge over the Mad River south of Hamilton Park. Seen here is a temporary haul bridge, footings for new bridge, and old bridge.
Site of new pedestrian bridge over the Mad River, south of Hamilton Park. Seen here is a temporary haul bridge, footings for the new bridge, and the existing bridge (to be removed).


Crane secures pedestrian bridge before placement
Crane secures pedestrian bridge before placement


Footings for pedestrian bridge
Footings for pedestrian bridge on the banks of the Mad River


Lowering pedestrian bridge into place
Lowering pedestrian bridge into place


Workers guide pedestrian bridge into place on footing
Workers guide pedestrian bridge into place on footing


New bridge installed south of Hamilton Park will provide pedestrian access between Hamilton Ave. and Hamilton Park.
New bridge installed south of Hamilton Park will provide pedestrian access between Hamilton Ave. and Hamilton Park.


New pedestrian bridge over Mad River south of Hamilton Park (center bridge) before removal of the old one (above center bridge). Temporary haul bridge is below the new bridge.
New pedestrian bridge over Mad River south of Hamilton Park (center bridge) before removal of the old one (above center bridge). Temporary haul bridge is below the new bridge.


View of the Project facing west; overpass in center is Harpers Ferry Road
View of the Project facing west; overpass in center is Harpers Ferry Road.


Median and new third lane construction east of Scott Road overpass
Median and roadway construction east of Scott Road overpass.


Median and new third lane construction west of Scott Road overpass
Median and new roadway construction west of Scott Road overpass.


New Plank Road culvert over realigned Mad River, with fish ladder in new river bed
New Plank Road culvert over realigned Mad River, with fish ladder in new river bed.


Reidville cut; site of rock blasting and overburden of earth removal
Reidville cut; site of rock blasting and overburden of earth removal.


Pile driving for supports of new I-84 roadway, and new EB exit 25 off ramp, over the Mad River.
Pile driving for supports of new I-84 roadway, and new EB exit 25 off ramp, over the Mad River.


Site of future I-84 and Reidville Drive; Plank Road site bottom center.
Site of future I-84 and Reidville Drive; Plank Road site is bottom center.


Hamilton Avenue Bridge site, facing north. Future WB exit 23 off ramp is the dirt road site above the existing ramp.
Hamilton Avenue Bridge site, facing north. Future WB exit 23 off ramp site is to the north of the existing ramp.


Hamilton Avenue Bridge construction site; WB exit 23 with new retaining wall (top right).
Hamilton Avenue Bridge construction site; WB exit 23 with new retaining wall (top right).


View of the Project facing east, with Harpers Ferry Road overpass.
View of the Project facing east, with Harpers Ferry Road overpass.


Cub Scout Pack 3 from Mill Plain Church visit the Project field office along with Safe T. Sam
Cub Scout Pack 3 from Mill Plain Church visit the Project field office along with Safe T. Sam


Cub Scouts learn about engineering and what our project is doing to improve Waterbury roads, bridges and streams.
Cub Scouts learn about engineering and what our project is doing to improve Waterbury roads, bridges and streams.


Designing and building bridges to support traffic.
Designing and building bridges to support traffic.


Cub Scouts worked together as teams of future engineers to design and build bridges.
Cub Scouts worked together as teams of future engineers to design and build bridges.


Panoramic view with construction sites (from left to right) Hamilton Ave. bridge, future path of I-84, Plank Road, and Reidville cut
View with construction sites (left to right) Hamilton Ave. bridge, future path of I-84, Plank Road, and Reidville cut


View of Reidville cut and Plank Road site, and Harpers Ferry Road
View of Reidville cut and Plank Road sites, and Harpers Ferry Road


Site with path of future I-84 and EB exit 25 off ramp; Hamilton Ave. site in distance
Site with path of future I-84 and EB exit 25 off ramp; Hamilton Ave. site in distance


Plank Road Reopens
Plank Road Reopens 10/19/15


Forms for wing wall and sidewalk over box culvert on Plank Road; relocated Mad River flowing below.
Forms for wing wall and sidewalk over box culvert on Plank Road; relocated Mad River flowing below.


I-84 Waterbury Project overview with Hamilton Ave. Bridge in the distance and Harpers Ferry Road overpass in the foreground.
I-84 Waterbury Project overview: Hamilton Ave. Bridge in the distance and Harpers Ferry Rd. overpass in foreground.


Hamilton Ave. bridge over I-84 construction, with new exit 23 off ramp construction site top right.
Hamilton Ave. Bridge construction over I-84, and new WB exit 23 off ramp construction site (top right).


Path for new I-84 realignment (construction site left to right); footing for pedestrian bridge (lower right); rock crushing operations upper right; Reidville rock cut (upper left).
Path for new I-84 realignment (construction site left to right); footing for pedestrian bridge (lower right); rock crushing operations upper right; Reidville rock cut (upper left).


From the bottom center to upper right: temporary haul bridge; footings and wingwalls for new pedestrian bridge over Mad River; old pedestrian bridge; construction of I-84 EB and WB over Mad River - western crossing; Hamilton Park
From the bottom center to upper right: temporary haul bridge; footings and wingwalls for new pedestrian bridge over Mad River; old pedestrian bridge; construction of I-84 bridge EB over Mad River – western crossing; I-84 WB; Hamilton Park


Pile driving for new I-84 bridge over Mad River (right) and for EB exit 25 off ramp (left).
Pile driving for new I-84 bridge over Mad River – eastern crossing (right) and for EB exit 25 off ramp (left).


Relocation of Mad River along Harpers Ferry Road, and box culvert at Plank Road.
Relocation of Mad River along Harpers Ferry Road, and box culvert at Plank Road.


Harpers Ferry Road overpass. Reidville cut (right); Plank Rd. culvert and Mad River relocation (left).
Harpers Ferry Road overpass. Reidville cut (right); Plank Rd. culvert and Mad River relocation (left).


Reidville cut (foreground); pile driving for new I-84 bridge over Mad River (left); Plank Rd. culvert and Mad River relocation (above I-84).
Reidville cut (foreground); pile driving for new I-84 bridge over Mad River (left); Plank Rd. culvert and Mad River relocation (above I-84).


Scott Rd. overpass. Median work for new median and lanes for I-84 west of Scott Road to Pierrepont Ave.
Scott Rd. overpass. Median work for new median, and new I-84 lanes, west of Scott Road to Pierpont Rd.