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Project Title & Location
I-5/Second Street Bridge - Replace Bridge - Mount Vernon
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Project Description
This project replaces a low-clearance bridge over I-5, eliminating a through-city detour now required for over-height trucks. The new bridge eliminates the risk of over-height trucks hitting the bridge over busy I-5 and will meet seismic standards.
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Contractor/Consultant
Project was awarded to Mowat Construction on June 1 for 2% over engineers estimate.
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Recent Progress
A project presentation will be held to give local businesses, emergency services, and local agencies a project up-date and to provide a forum for questions and answers. The presentation will be scheduled after the contract has been executed and the Contractor has submitted a schedule.
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Design Construction Impacts
The Contractor has indicated that they will be using the traffic control plans set up for this contract. Construction is expected to begin July 2004. The project will take 11 to 15 months to complete, with the bridge closed to traffic up to 12 months.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
No significant impacts. Agreement with the City of Mount Vernon to treat water from new bridge.
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Impacts to Traffic
Traffic will be detoured through Mount Vernon at night when full directional closure of I-5 is required. Mitigation efforts include a comprehensive public awareness campaign.
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