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I-295 Malcolm X Interchange Project November 15, 2018
I-295 Malcolm X Interchange Project
November 15, 2018
Agenda
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Schedule
IV. Project employment opportunities
V. Questions and discussion
Project Purpose
Existing conditions of the project:- Constant traffic congestion during rush hour
- Insufficient ramps for I-295
Key Project Elements
- Improve safety for motorists
- Improve the interstate access
points and connectivity
- Mitigate the existing traffic
along with the expected traffic
- Adding multimodal access to
the network
- Provide increased access for
JBAB and St. Elizabeth’s
west campus
Scope of Work
- Southeast D.C., localized in Ward 8
- The scope of work includes o Roadway constructiono 6 new bridges and one bridge
wideningo Continuous shared use path
constructiono Drainage upgradeso Traffic signal and street light
upgradeso Extensive landscaping
Access Road Composite Section
6
Scope of Work
Landscape Plan – Interchange Details
7
Scope of Work
Pull Off Areas along Shared Use Path
Scope of Work
Project Timeline
Project Awarded: June 8th, 2018Project Begin: Summer 2018Project Completion: Spring 2022
Stage 1 - Summer 2018 Stage 2 - Fall 2019
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Stage One Activities
Equipment assembly and mobilization
Construction Site Preparation- Erosion and sediment control- Installing temporary concrete
barriers
Southbound Work- Starting at South Capital Street
Ramp- Continuing to Firth Sterling
Stability Piles on Northbound 295
Project Opportunities
Disadvantaged Business
Opportunities
- Work with small businesses
- Work with specific DBE
(Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises)
Local Labor Hiring Preference
- DC Resident hiring
- Creating job opportunities for
low-income areas
- Getting the community involved
will create a sense of ownership
of the project
Community Opportunities
- 29 On the Job Training Opportunities
- Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Electrical
- Concrete
- Bridge Work
- Landscaping
- Job Opportunities
- 51% of all new hires
• How to apply
Project Opportunities
On-the-job training opportunities- Will be announced as they
become available
Construction Management Training Program
- Includes classes and on-site training
- Previous construction experience preferred, but the point is to get people trained for work
- Apply through DOES or Frederick Douglass Learning Center, 2000 Alabama Ave SE, WDC 20020
Spring 2019
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
http://www.295malcolmxproject.com/
I-295 Malcolm X Interchange Project @295malxproject
I-295MalcolmXInterchangeProject@295malxproject
DiyarBozkurt,PhD,PE,PMP,CCMProgramManagerI295/[email protected]
Contractors On Site
Engineer of Record: HNTB
Construction Management Team: Jacobs
Construction Team: Fort Myer Construction
- Strong history with hundreds of successful projects in the DMV area
- Previously a small and disadvantaged contracting company
