7. Listen to that bridge get built ALYSSA PASSEGGIO, Senior Staff Writer Posted:01/01/09
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Published: The Courier, Oct. 23, 2008
As the state Department of Transportation steamrolls ahead with the replacement of the Route 36 Highlands bridge, residents cannot help but notice.
In addition to closed roads, the work scheduled for the next week is going to mark the third week of shaking and vibrations for residents near the bridge.
During the week of Oct. 6, about 20 24-inch piles were driven for pier one of the eastbound side of the 65-foot fixed-span bridge.
Last week, an additional 20 24-inch piles as well as nine 54-inch piles were driven for piers two and three on the eastbound side.
Next week, piles for pier four and a test for pier five have been scheduled, with each pier footing requiring nine 54-inch piles, officials said.
Crews are slated to prepare for the footings of piers six, seven and 10 — the first two requiring nine 54-inch piles and the last only needing six — next week.
There are only 10 piers needed for the eastbound side of the structure, according to documents.
Once the piles are driven, concrete footing would be installed, which should not be as disruptive, officials said. About two months may be lost with concrete work when the temperatures drop, but other work can continue, officials said.
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