i-69 project update - maasto - 3b - i-69 project update.pdf · i-69 project update mid america...
Post on 06-Sep-2018
214 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
I-69 Project Update
Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials
Annual Conference
JULY 17, 2013
Sam SarvisJim Stark
I-69 Project Team
DISCUSSION POINTS
Sections 1, 2 & 3 – Open to Traffic
Challenges and Keys to Success
Section 4 – Construction Ongoing
Challenges and Keys to Success
Section 5 – Procurement Process
Delivery Method and Status
Section 6 – Environmental Studies
Status
SECTIONS 1, 2 & 3
67 miles: I-64 to US 231 near Crane Years ahead of schedule $80 million under budget ($300
million below engineer’s estimates) Open November 2012
SECTIONS 1, 2 & 3: PROJECT INFORMATION
Average 320 feet right-of-way
Construction in Gibson, Pike, Daviess, and Greene counties
Most contracts 4 to 8 miles in length
Includes over 130 bridge structures and over 30 local road crossings
Section 1: Pigeon Creek Bridges Area (Gibson County)
SECTION 2: PATOKA RIVER BRIDGES – PIKE/GIBSON COUNTY LINE
Span entire floodplainThru PRNWR4400’ span length
SECTION 2: SR 61 INTERCHANGE – PIKE COUNTY
Value Engineering
During design carry SR 61 OVER I-69
$6 million savings to taxpayers
Section 2: White River Bridges – Daviess County
Flood Easements
Reduce span length of bridge structures
Acquire over 100 easements
$90 million savings to taxpayers
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION – AMISH SPECTATORS IN DAVIESS COUNTY
Context Sensitive Solutions/Design
Amish & Mennonite region
Additional overpass –accommodate travel time
Grade reductions –safety measure
SECTION 3: MT. NEBO ROAD OVERPASS – GREENE COUNTY
Extensive use of Design-Build Contracts
Sixteen mainline contracts
Six DB contracts
Ten traditional DBB contracts
Early contracts get to construction sooner
SECTION 3: US 231 INTERCHANGE – GREENE COUNTY
Northern Terminus
Half of interchange on November 17, 2012 deadline (NB off ramp; SB on ramp)
Grand Opening Celebration Site (two days later)
SECTIONS 1, 2 & 3: MITIGATION
Section 3: Mitigation Site Existing Pond
Section 2: Forest Preservation Site
Section 1: Constructed Wetlands Site
Environmental Commitments
Over 1300 acres of preservation and mitigation for forested and wetland areas
Construction of wetlands and stream improvements
Forest preservation (2:1) and reforestation (1:1) for a total of 3:1 forest habitat protection
SECTIONS 1, 2 & 3: CHALLENGES
Project Schedule – design & construction in 36 months
65 of the 67 miles of construction at one time High demand for aggregate and
other materials Trucking issues
Flood-Prone areas 2011 rains and 2012 drought Mineral Interests –
Coal/Gas/Oil Vandalism and Protests
SECTIONS 1, 2 & 3: KEYS TO SUCCESS
Right-of-Way
Expedited delivery with incentives – 10% w/ sliding scale
362 Rights of Entry
Construction
Erosion and sediment control – emphasize throughout construction
Utility Coordination – throughout relocation efforts
Local Coordination - communication of Maintenance of Traffic (road closures/detours) and construction issues
Security Coordination – consistent communication with local and state law enforcement
SECTION 4: US 231 TO SR 37 SOUTH OF BLOOMINGTON
Approx. 27 miles – new terrain
ROD 09-08-2011
9 segments - from 2 to 4.6 miles in length
7 mainline construction contracts
Three interchange locations - SR 45, County Line & SR 37
Construction ongoing - last contract let - March, 2013
Open to traffic in two phases; end of 2014 and mid 2015
SECTION 4: CONTRACTS
Segment 1: Crider & Crider (IN) (approx. 28% complete)
Segment 2: Weber/Kolb JV (MO) (approx. 1% complete – trees cleared under Segment 3 contract)
Segment 3: White Const. (IN) (approx. 10% complete)
Segments 4, 5 & 6A: Milestone (IN) (approx. 13% complete)
Segments 6 & 7: Gohmann (IN) (approx. 10% complete)
Segment 8: ES Wagner (OH) (approx. 9% complete)
Segment 9: Crider & Crider (IN) (approx. 7% complete)
SECTION 4: CHALLENGES
Demanding Terrain – Significant Cut & Fill
Geology - Limestone, Sandstone, Shale and Karst Features
Project Opposition – front/back yard
Remote Location - vandalism
Access Issues – material delivery
Just-in-Time Delivery
Mitigation
Schedule and Budget
SECTION 4: DEMANDING TERRAIN
Substantial Cut & Fill
90’ fill at Black Ankle Creek Valley south bridge abutment
68’ cut less than mile east of Black Ankle Creek Valley
SECTION 4: GEOLOGY ISSUES
Typical soil borings from West to East
Sandstone formations
Shale ledges
Limestone deposits
Karst features
SECTION 4: JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERY!
27 miles new terrain construction
Generally on SAME schedule!
44 Bridges
Delivery - aggregates, bridge beams, concrete, pipe, box culverts, etc.
Demand on Material Haulers & Local Suppliers
SECTION 4: MITIGATION
Over 4000 acres of mitigation property secured
Conservation Easement
Fee Simple
Forest, stream and wetland preservation
Critical Indiana bat hibernacula preservation (including Priority 1 Caves)
Reforestation, stream improvements, wetlands construction
Reopening Cave
Plummer Creek 2 Site
SCHEDULE & BUDGET
Open to Traffic
SR 45 to SR 37 – End of 2014
US 231 to SR 45 – Mid 2015
Weather – soil stabilization
Minimal Change Orders
SR 45 Interchange Location
SECTION 4: VALUE ENGINEERING
Process Rock for Drainable Sub-base - On-Site Aggregate Use
2:1 Slopes with GR for fill heights >24 feet
Eliminate Rock Embankment Encasement
Use of Roundabouts at County Line Interchange
Reconfigure SR 37 Interchange to eliminate structures
Preliminary proposals predicted savings $37 million
KEYS TO SUCCESS
Lessons Learned from Sections 1 through 3
Design Weekly design/coordination meetings – including local officials
Kitchen Table Meetings
Right-of-way Expedited delivery with incentives
163 Rights of Entry
Construction Erosion and Sediment Control – emphasize prior to tree clearing and
throughout construction
Karst Coordination – early identification, agency coordination and effective treatment
Utility Coordination – additional early coordination and throughout relocation efforts
Local Coordination – communications of Maintenance of Traffic (road closures/detours) and construction issues
Security Coordination – early and consistent coordination with law enforcement to address potential concerns
SECTION 5: PROJECT STATUS
Tier 2 DEIS Oct. 2012
Bloomington/Monroe County MPO amended Transportation Improvement Plan to include funding (PE, R/W, Constr.) –April 2013
Tier 1 FEIS/ROD anticipated in July 2013
Procurement process in early stages
SECTION 5: OBJECTIVES & ELEMENTS
Objectives: Reduce existing and forecasted traffic congestion
Improve traffic safety
Support local economic development
Elements: Upgrade 21 miles of roadway along existing SR 37,
between Bloomington and Martinsville, IN
New construction of four overpasses and four interchanges
Construction of additional lane per direction in portions of urban areas
Thirty-five years of operations and maintenance post construction
SECTION 5: AUTHORIZATION/LEGISLATION
Indiana Code 8-15.5 – amended to authorize IFA and INDOT to issue RFP and enter into a public-private agreement (PPA) for “Freeway Project”
“Freeway Project” – means non-tolled, new or existing road, tunnel, bridge, interchanges, entrance plazas, approaches, other public ways
SECTION 5: DELIVERY MODEL
Innovative, availability payment (AP), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) model through Public-Private Agreement (PPA)
Developer assume responsibility for DBFOM
Term of contract for construction + 35 years O & M
Milestone payments during construction being considered
Periodic APs, adjusted for inflation
Non-performance and/or unavailability of facility reduce AP
SECTION 5: TIMELINE
Select Technical Procurement Advisor – May 2013
RFQ – May 23, 2013
SOQs due – July 9, 2013
Shortlist bidders – July 30, 2013
Draft RFP – August 2013
Final RFP – October 2013
Proposal Due – January 2014
Preferred Proposer – February 2014
Commercial Close – March 2014
Financial Close – May 2014
SECTION 6: PROJECT STATUS
Approx. 26 miles
Generally following SR 37 from just south of SR 39/SR 37 Interchange to I-465/SR 37 Interchange
INDOT committed to completing I-69 to Indianapolis
Environmental studies will advance once construction well underway in Section 5
QUESTIONS
RFQ will be available at: http://www.in.gov/ifa/2779.htm
Project Information at: http://www.i69indyevn.org
Contact Information:Sam Sarvis: ssarvis@indot.in.gov or 317-234-7173
Jim Stark: jstark@indot.in.gov or 317-232-0694
top related