Friday, August 27, 2010
Wakefield bike/ped bridge update
VDOT just released a fact sheet on the closure of the Wakefield ped/bike bridge, Wakefield Park Pedestrian Bridge Closed Temporarily, May be closed for up to 8 weeks:Bridge closed to heighten current structure and build new access ramp
As part of the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project, the existing Wakefield Park Pedestrian Bridge is being raised approximately two feet, extended 30 feet to the west and a new access ramp is also being built on the outer loop side of the Capital Beltway.
Bridge Closure
The Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project team had built a temporary access ramp to keep the bridge open while the bridge extension and modifications were underway. VDOT is currently assessing the design of the temporary access ramp. Until this review is completed VDOT has directed the bridge to remain closed.
Path Forward
While the VDOT review continues, construction personnel are working to finish the permanent access ramp as well as raise and lengthen the bridge. The reconstructed bridge and new ramp are expected to be completed and open by late October 2010.
Key words are "VDOT is currently assessing the design of the temporary access ramp. Until this review is completed VDOT has directed the bridge to remain closed." We're hoping this issue is resolved soon. We should know more on Monday.As part of the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project, the existing Wakefield Park Pedestrian Bridge is being raised approximately two feet, extended 30 feet to the west and a new access ramp is also being built on the outer loop side of the Capital Beltway.
Bridge Closure
The Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project team had built a temporary access ramp to keep the bridge open while the bridge extension and modifications were underway. VDOT is currently assessing the design of the temporary access ramp. Until this review is completed VDOT has directed the bridge to remain closed.
Path Forward
While the VDOT review continues, construction personnel are working to finish the permanent access ramp as well as raise and lengthen the bridge. The reconstructed bridge and new ramp are expected to be completed and open by late October 2010.
Labels: hot lanes, wakefield bridge
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