georgia #14, 2011

By Angela B. HurniCEG CORRESPONDENT

The Georgia Department ofTransportation (GDOT) has awarded adesign/build contract worth $18.1 millionfor the construction of a new interchange onI-575 at Ridgewalk Parkway to contractorC.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc.,Marietta, Ga., and transportation consult-ants, The LPA Group, headquartered inColumbia, S.C. It has been more than fourmonths since construction began on theinterchange, and work is progressingsmoothly with about 20 percent of the proj-ect completed. Completion is scheduled forthe end of December 2012.

The contract includes construction of anew, full diamond-shaped interchange on I-

575 at Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock,Ga., which is located within CherokeeCounty. The project, measuring approxi-mately 1.76 mi. (2.8 km), includes thereplacement of the existing bridge over I-575and calls for the realignment of Rope MillRoad which will allow it to intersect withRidgewalk Parkway and accommodate theramps of the new interchange. There alsowill be auxiliary lanes constructed betweenthe new interchange and the Towne Lakeinterchange. The goal of the project is to pro-vide better access to I-575 as well as toimprove the safety and the flow of traffic onthe Interstate.

“This new interchange will improveaccess to I-575 in that part of CherokeeCounty, as it continues to grow and devel-

New Interchange on I-575 Under Way in Cherokee County

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The contractor is using a Cat 321CLCR excavator to assist withinstallation of the borings and concrete piers for the sound barrier wall.

The earthmoving on this project will total roughly 300,000 cu. yds.(228,000 cu m). Dirt has been hauled from the east side of I-575 to the west side to be used for fill and construction of the southbound entrance ramp.

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op,” said GDOT Commissioner VanceC. Smith Jr., at the announcement ofthe contract. He also stated that it will“enhance the mobility of CherokeeCounty’s residents and contribute toall the area residents’ quality of life.”At the beginning of the project,

work consisted of the installation oforange barrier fences and erosion con-trol systems. Also completed by C.W.Matthews in February 2011 was theinstallation of a large concrete culvertwhich will carry a stream underneaththe relocated Rope Mill Road. DuringMarch 2011 the contractor continuedto work on the relocation of Rope MillRoad and construction of all fourramps. Also, clearing, grading andearthwork continue throughout theearly stages. Another feature of the project that is

currently underway is the constructionof the sound barrier wall which is ofmetal construction and will sit above aconcrete side barrier. The sound wallwith side barrier are located immedi-ately adjacent to the 12-ft. (3.6 m)shoulder of the interstate and have acombined height, on average, ofapproximately 14 ft. (4.3 m). According to Tal Harber, capital

projects manager, Public WorksDepartment, city of Woodstock, “Thesound barrier starts approximately 300feet south of Ridgewalk Parkway andextends about 5,000 feet south alongthe shoulder of the interstate all theway down to approximately 400 feetnorth of Towne Lake Parkway.” Construction of this wall will take

about six months. The contractor isusing a Cat 321C LCR excavator toassist with installation of the boringsand concrete piers for the sound barri-er wall. In April, construction began on an

MSE/retaining wall located uphill ofthe Deer Run play field. This wall isessential to the completion of severalother aspects of the project. “This wall must be constructed

before the southbound entrance rampcan be completed, must also be inplace for the sound barrier wall to pro-ceed through the area once it reachesthis point, and it must be built to com-plete the project beside the play field,”Harber elaborated. Also included in the contract is a

new overpass bridge that will be con-structed parallel and on the same loca-tion as the one it will replace. Thestructure will be a traditional concrete

girder bridge with two spans and aconcrete deck. The north span will bebuilt first then traffic will be trans-ferred to it so that the old span can beremoved. The same process will occurwith the second span. The contractorplans on bringing in 100 to 110-ton(90 to 99 t) cranes for pile driving anderecting girders during construction ofthe bridge. The earthmoving on this project

will total roughly 300,000 cu. yds.(228,000 cu m). Dirt has been hauledfrom the east side of I-575 to the westside to be used for fill and constructionof the southbound entrance ramp. “This site was planned and permit-

ted by C.W. Matthews as a dirt borrowsite,” explained Harber, “since thisproject was ‘dirt poor’ for all of thenecessary filling for the project.” It is estimated that 50,000 cu. yds.

(38,000 cu m) of dirt had to be broughtin to the project site from the borrowsite. Once the project is finished, theborrow site will be re-stabilized andvegetated. A few of the many pieces ofequipment on hand for earthmovinginclude a Komatsu PC400 LC crawlerexcavator, a Komatsu 250 loader, aCat D4 dozer, a Komatsu dozer, andsome Cat 740 articulated dump trucks.As of the end of June, the contractor

continues to make progress on theproject. The sound barrier wall piershave been installed about halfway tothe northern end of the wall.Construction of the wall itself isexpected to begin soon. The fill andgrading process for the northboundentrance ramp continue. Lastly, grad-ed aggregate base surface has beenplaced on Rope Mill Road; this willminimize soil erosion and provide abetter driving surface for the remain-der of the construction. Harber’s employer, the city of

Woodstock, sponsors the project butdoes not provide construction or man-agement services. He describes thecity’s role as an “advocate” helpingout with issues such as right-of-wayacquisitions and providing engineer-ing and design guidance. As a result,he has worked closely with C.W.Matthews. “We are proud to have them as a

contractor on this project,” Harbersaid. “They have been very accommo-dating.”

(This story also can be found onConstruction Equipment Guide’sWeb site at www.construc-tionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

C.W. Matthews Contracting Leads $18M Interchange Project

It has been more than four months since construction began on the interchange, and work isprogressing smoothly with about 20 percent of the project completed. Completion is scheduledfor the end of December 2012.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a design/build contractworth $18.1 million for the construction of a new interchange on I-575 at Ridgewalk Parkway.

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Rudy Bowen of Gwinnett County andJohnny Floyd of Cordele were unani-mously re-elected chairman and vice-chairman (respectively) of the StateTransportation Board. They will serve inthe posts throughout fiscal 2012, whichbegan July 1 and ends June 30, 2012. It isthe second term in these positions foreach leader.“I’m honored,” Bowen said. “I think

we’ve made real progress on transporta-tion in Georgia in the past year and I lookforward to even more accomplishmentsin the coming year and beyond. This is avery good Board doing very importantwork for the people of this state.”Floyd, who served nearly 20 years in

the Georgia House of Representativesbefore being elected to the Transportation

Board in 2008, agreed. “There’s so muchwe still have to do for transportationthroughout Georgia that we sometimesforget we already have one of the best, ifnot the very best, system in the entirecountry. But we can still make it betterand we will.”Bowen, a successful retired business-

man, is serving his second, five-year termon the Board, having first been elected in2007. He’s been a member of the Lake

Lanier Recreational Authority, theGwinnett Airport Authority, the GwinnettCounty Board of Appeals and severalcorporate boards.In his first Board term, Floyd, who also

chairs the Administrative Committee, is aprominent Cordele businessman and a

member and past president of the city’sRotary Club.The State Transportation Board deter-

mines policy and exercises general gov-ernance of Georgia’s Department ofTransportation. The Board’s 13 members,representing each of the state’s congres-sional districts, serve staggered, five-yearterms. Board members are elected bythose state senators and representativeswhose legislative districts fall within allor part of the relevant congressional dis-trict.For more information, visit

www.dot.ga.gov.(This story also can be found on

Construction Equipment Guide’s Website at www.constructionequipment-guide.com.) CEG

State Transportation Board Re-electsChairman, Vice President for 2011-12

GUCA President Mitch Stephens (L), John D. Stephens Inc., with Georgia Sen. Buddy Carter.

ATLANTA (AP) The Georgia Department ofTransportation has awarded more than $74 millionin new construction contracts across the state. That includes $21.4 million for the construction

of northbound ramps at the intersection of StateRoute 400 and Interstate Highway 85 on Atlanta’snorth side. That work is set to begin this summerand to end by January 2013. Other projects include: a widened bridge over

Potato Creek in Upson County, a new Interstate 75interchange in Tift County, new passing lanes onState Route 18 in Lamar and Monroe counties, anda new center median safety cable barrier on some55 mi. of Interstate Highway 16 in Bibb, Bleckley,Laurens and Twiggs counties.

GDOT AwardsMore Than $74Min New Contracts

GUCA Holds Coastal Georgia Industry Mixer in SavannahThe GUCA Coastal Georgia Industry Mixer was held on May 19,

2011, at Vic’s on the River in downtown Savannah. This was an open invitation event for GUCA members, prospective

members, municipalities and government officials. More than 40members and guests attended this meeting. GUCA members were joined by senators, representatives, county

officials, city of Savannah commissioners and many other guests.Political officials were given a platform to speak to GUCA membersand guests. City and county procurement officials also were on handto answer questions and address issues of “Doing Business inSavannah/Chatham County.” Sen. Buddy Carter gave a recap of the2011 Legislative Session.GUCA members and guests also were addressed by GUCA

President Mitch Stephens, John D. Stephens Inc. He welcomed every-one to the meeting and thanked Flint Equipment Company, JCB ofGeorgia, Lenox Utility Contractors LLC, John D. Stephens Inc. andSTS LLC. for their sponsorships. Stephens also encouraged the mem-bers to stay active and participate in future GUCA functions.Those in attendance also were updated by GUCA Executive

Director Vikki McReynolds about upcoming events, safety classes,and industry and legislative issues. She highlighted the success of SB54 which GUCA pushed regarding weights and permits with GADOT and SB 122 regarding public/private partnership for waterresources.The importance of generating new membership was emphasized

by promoting membership recruitment in the area to strengthenGUCA’s Coastal Georgia membership. GUCA Membership Committee Chairmen Angela Lance, Peed

Bros. Inc.; Larry Gilmore, Controlled Blasting Inc.; John Morris,Heavy Constructors Inc.; Bryan Ponder, Brock Built LLC; and theentire GUCA Membership Committee organized the meeting.For more information, visit www.guca.com.

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