ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (COVERS SEPT. 14-SEPT. 21)
- Crews have completed bridge deck demolition of three of the four bridge spans, with 62 of the 64 bridge beams now removed. Demolition operations will continue on the easternmost span, where crews will remove the two remaining overhead beams to complete the overhead demolition of the NW/NE 48th Street Bridge.
- Crews completed demolition of the existing bridge foundations on the west side. Foundation demolition will continue within the S.R. 9/I-95 median and along the west side.
- Within the median, crews will excavate around existing piles that conflict with the future bridge foundations to facilitate their removal. This phase of work is anticipated to take approximately two weeks. No additional full closures of S.R. 9/I-95 are anticipated for these demolition activities
- Work continues on the west side of the project as crews prepare the site and build crane pads for pile driving operations. Pile driving operations consist of crane assembly, mobilization of pile equipment, construction of templates, predrilling piles, receiving piles, and test pile activities. Test pile activities are anticipated to begin by Sept. 22. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if needed, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Crews completed new temporary roadway lighting system to allow for the removal of existing lighting.
- Crews completed the demolition of all superstructures within the S.R. 9/I-95 median.
- Contractor will start embankment backfill on NW/NE 48th street, west side of S.R. 9/I-95, and they will also prepare foundation for a gravity wall on the northwest corner of NW/NW 48th street bridge reconstruction.
- Temporary traffic control devices and lane closures will remain in place along S.R. 9/I-95 to safely accommodate construction activities while maintaining traffic flow.
- Crews will continue monitoring and maintaining traffic control devices throughout the work zone to help safely guide motorists and pedestrians.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON S.R. 9/I-95
Express Closure
- The northbound S.R. 9/I-95 Express Lanes between S.R. 816/Oakland Park Boulevard and S.R. 834/Sample Road will be closed to traffic nightly from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, through Thursday, Oct. 1, for bridge demolition and construction operations. Motorists will be directed to exit the Express Lanes onto the general-purpose lanes at S.R. 816/Oakland Park Boulevard and may re-enter the Express Lanes north of S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard.
- The southbound S.R. 9/I-95 Express Lanes between S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard and S.R. 814/Atlantic Boulevard will be closed to traffic nightly from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, through Thursday, Oct. 1, for overhead bridge demolition and bridge construction operations. Motorists will be directed to exit the Express Lanes onto the general-purpose lanes at S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard and may re-enter the Express Lanes south of S.R. 816/Oakland Park Boulevard.
Motorists should allow additional travel time, follow posted detour signage, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
Lane Closures
- Northbound S.R. 9/I-95 will have the two outside general-purpose lanes closed, between north of S.R. 834/Sample Road and SW 10th Street, from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, as needed, for bridge column demolition and bridge construction operations.
- Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 will have the two outside general-purpose lanes closed, between north of SW 10th Street and S.R. 834/Sample Road, from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, as needed, for bridge column demolition and bridge construction operations.
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