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Glenn Curtiss Blvd Bridge Rehabilitation
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Project Overview
The Glenn Curtiss Bridge, an essential structure over the Meadowbrook Parkway located in the Town of Hempstead in East Meadow, is set for extensive rehabilitation to enhance its durability, functionality, and safety for the years to come. This vital project encompasses a wide array of structural and civil engineering upgrades designed to modernize the bridge and ensure its compliance with contemporary standards.
Project Details
- Duration: 730 days
- Timeline: Spring 2024 - Summer 2026
- Impacts: The roadway will be reduced from six (6) lanes to three (3) lanes - two (2) westbound lanes and one (1) eastbound
- Work Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
- Safety Measures: New work zone traffic controls will be implemented to divert traffic safely.
Project Current Status
Stage 1 of 2
- Update Date: December 6, 2024
- Percent Completed: 49.27%
- Overview: The Stage 1 deck reconstruction operation is completed. Preparations to begin the Stage 2 traffic shift are ongoing.
Updates
- Notice-to-Proceed
- Date: March 20, 2024
- Phase: Pre-Construction
- Overview: The project is in the initial phase, gearing up for mobilization. Stage 1, which signals the start of construction, is expected to commence between early and mid-April.
- Start of Construction
- Date: April 5, 2024
- Phase: Stage 1
- Overview: Stage 1 marks the beginning of construction and focuses on rehabilitating the first half of the bridge/roadway.
- Construction
- Date: October 2, 2024
- Percent Completed: 32.96%
- Overview: The Stage 1 demolition operation has been completed. The deck reconstruction operation is ongoing.
- Construction
- Date: December 6, 2024
- Percent Completed: 49.27%
- Overview: The Stage 1 deck reconstruction operation is completed. Preparations to begin the Stage 2 traffic shift are ongoing.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q: Why is the bridge being rehabilitated?
A: The new bridge is being rehabilitated to enhance its durability, functionality, and safety and ensure compliance with contemporary standards.
Q: How long will the construction take?
A: Construction is expected to take approximately 730 days, starting from Spring 2024 and completed by Summer 2026, weather and conditions permitting.
Impact on Community
Q: Will there be any road closures or detours?
A: There will be temporary road closures and detours to ensure the safety of the construction workers and the public. Our website will regularly update detailed information on the affected routes and alternative detours.
Safety
Q: What safety measures will be implemented during construction?
A: Safety is our top priority. Measures include secure fencing, signage, designated pedestrian pathways, and traffic management plans to ensure the safety of the construction workers and the public.
Project Updates
Q: How can I stay informed about the project's progress?
A: We encourage you to sign up for email notifications and check our website regularly for the latest updates and news about the project.
Delays
Q: Why do public construction projects often experience delays?
A: Public construction projects are complex and are planned based on the best available information at the time. However, these projects are designed with inherently limited data, which can lead to unforeseen challenges. When construction begins, it's not uncommon for unexpected field conditions to emerge. These can range from discovering unsuitable soil that requires reinforcement to unanticipated underground utilities that need to be rerouted. Such discoveries necessitate changes to the original plans. Implementing these changes can be time-consuming and require additional design work, approval processes, and sometimes legal clearances. All these factors contribute to delays in the project timeline, as the primary goal is to ensure the construction is completed safely and to the required standards, even if it takes longer than initially anticipated.
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Contact Information
- Project Manager:
- Name: Juan Medina, P.E.
- Email: jmedina@nassaucountyny.gov
- Phone: (516) 220-0126
Nassau County Department of Public Works
1194 Prospect Ave, Westbury, NY 11590