[Cotuit]

Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants

[pdxstreetcar]

I thought that there was concern that this new bridge would take out the old rail bridge however it doesnt appear to be the case, which is good.

[Cotuit]

pdxstreetcar, on May 15 2005, 02:02 PM, said:

I thought that there was concern that this new bridge would take out the old rail bridge however it doesnt appear to be the case, which is good.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just posted about this in the railroad.net thread. The Coast Guard wants the rail bridge out since it is a navigation hazard. The highway bridge won't be built in the railroad ROW though, leaving it open to replace the rail bridge when the time comes.

[MikeR]

I could not find a Sakonnet River Bridge forum, so I'm posting this link:
http://www.eastbayri...13147091260.php

Story on the new Sakonnet River Bridge - the pic in the article shows the old (on the right) and the new bridge (left)...

This post has been edited by MikeR: 24 October 2005 - 10:50 AM

[Frankie811]

Another RI project that been years in the making. Are they still talking about a toll charge to transit over this work of art?

[MikeR]

Frankie811, on Oct 24 2005, 11:02 AM, said:

Another RI project that been years in the making. Are they still talking about a toll charge to transit over this work of art?

The toll proposal was squished. Construction on the project has actually started. The Rt 138 overpass is being replaced to fit the new alignment. Crews began some road work this week.

[MikeR]

Looks like this project is moving foward. Test piles have been driven into the Sakonnet River just south of the existing span. Visible as you drive on the bridge...

[Cotuit]

Rep. Rice proposes naming new Sakonnet River bridge for Ann Hutchinson.

[Recchia]

What happened to RIDOT's study to implement commuter rail from Newport to Fall River and to replace the railroad bridge? They have the study up on their website yet I haven't heard much about it at all.

[MikeR]

Recchia, on Jan 11 2006, 11:28 AM, said:

What happened to RIDOT's study to implement commuter rail from Newport to Fall River and to replace the railroad bridge? They have the study up on their website yet I haven't heard much about it at all.

That was dependent on MBTA extending commuter rail through Taunton and into Fall River. They hit a snag on some wetlands along the route as far as I heard. There was some resistance in Newport County regarding the rail - increased development, etc. I think the commuter rail is dead in my opinion.

[MikeR]

Coutit - can we change this to "In Progress"? Construction has started...although by this article, it will be in progress for 4 years!

http://www.eastbayri...74248401286.php

[Frankie811]

Cotuit, on Jan 10 2006, 03:48 PM, said:

Rep. Rice proposes naming new Sakonnet River bridge for Ann Hutchinson.

http://www.newportdailynews.com/articles/2.../news/news1.txt

[MikeR]

Holy ****! Just when you thought you've seen just about everything concerning construction projects, along comes a bridge with an integrated LED lighting scheme that allows the bridge to constantly change its color! This Windows Media file comes straight from the DOT website:
http://www.dot.state.../sak/SakWeb.wmv

Or, you can go to http://www.dot.state.ri.us, and then click on the link for the "Parsons Brickenhoff" clip at the bottom of the page.

You gotta wonder what people are going to say about this new bridge if they actually put the LED lighting scheme as shown in the video

This post has been edited by MikeR: 16 June 2006 - 11:43 AM

[Gusterfell]

That's pretty cool! It would really help to liven up what is otherwise a rather ho-hum design.

Hopefully costs on this project don't get too out of control. This sort of aesthetic enhancement would be a logical thing to eliminate if cost-cutting becomes necessary.

[Cotuit]

I hope that does make it to the final product, it's wicked pissah and indeed does spice up a rather boring design.

[dgreco]

Cotuit, on Jun 16 2006, 07:41 PM, said:

I hope that does make it to the final product, it's wicked pissah and indeed does spice up a rather boring design.

that is awesome, did they already start, cause i was in little compton and in north tiverton today and there was a lot of construction all over the place.

[Gusterfell]

They have started to build the new approach road on the Tiverton side. The new bridge will be just south of the old one, so the highway has to be shifted accordingly, and all the roadwork around the intersection of rts. 24 and 138 is for that.

They've also been driving test piles in the river on the Portsmouth side, but that work is much less apparent.

This post has been edited by Gusterfell: 16 June 2006 - 07:26 PM

[dgreco]

Gusterfell, on Jun 16 2006, 09:25 PM, said:

They have started to build the new approach road on the Tiverton side. The new bridge will be just south of the old one, so the highway has to be shifted accordingly, and all the roadwork around the intersection of rts. 24 and 138 is for that.

They've also been driving test piles in the river on the Portsmouth side, but that work is much less apparent.

yea i went down to little compton yesterday and on the way back through tiverton it was ridiculous the construction around 24 and 138.

[glassandsteel]

I think this will definitely make it through the process if nobody makes a huge deal about it. The wonderful thing about LEDs is that they are cheap to install and cheap to power. I'm sure if tried, the argument that this could eventually save on the cost of lighting the bridge wouldn't be far off the mark. Of course that depends on what other lighting options were considered but anyway. YAY!!!!!! Why aren't we throwing these on I-way?!?!

[PVDJack]

glassandsteel, on Jun 18 2006, 01:31 PM, said:

I think this will definitely make it through the process if nobody makes a huge deal about it. The wonderful thing about LEDs is that they are cheap to install and cheap to power. I'm sure if tried, the argument that this could eventually save on the cost of lighting the bridge wouldn't be far off the mark. Of course that depends on what other lighting options were considered but anyway. YAY!!!!!! Why aren't we throwing these on I-way?!?!

This reminds me of a post a while back by someone was working on a project to light the web of highway exits and entrances around the intersection of I-95 and Route 6. To my mind, a great idea--especially if done with LEDs.

Anyone else remember that post? able to find it? Can't seem to myself.