New York State New York State Department of TransportationDepartment of Transportation
NYS Route 291 over the Erie CanalTown of MarcyOneida County
PIN 2071.07
SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENTPROJECT
Project Location MapProject Location Map
Project Location
Traffic volumes:2006 - 6740 vpd2028 - 8110 vpd
2006 - 415 dhv2028 – 500 dhv
Project ObjectivesProject Objectives
Remove a structurally deficient bridge from the transportation system.
Improve sight distance within the project limits.
Improve the facilities for both the bicycle/pedestrian trail and trail parking area.
Project BackgroundProject Background The existing bridge is a “pin and hanger” type structure built in
1958. There is a state wide initiative to replace this type of structure.
The existing substructure (piers and abutments) is in excellent condition. To avoid impacts to the canal and nearby wetlands and to reduce construction time, only the steel superstructure will be replaced.
Pin and Hanger Assembly
Pin and Hanger PhotosPin and Hanger Photos
Looking from the inside out.
Work To Be DoneWork To Be Done
The northbound approach to the bridge will be raised to provide standard sight distance over the bridge and at the intersection on the north side of the bridge.
This view is looking south.
Work To Be Done (continued)Work To Be Done (continued) Pavement markings to be added to delineate the
Route 49 eastbound ramp.
This view looking north.
Work To Be Done (continued)Work To Be Done (continued) The bicycle/pedestrian trail and trail parking will
be maintained and improved. Trail to be wider on bridge and parking area to be expanded.
Work To Be Done (continued)Work To Be Done (continued) The bicycle/pedestrian trail and trail parking will
be maintained and improved. Trail to be wider on bridge and parking area to be expanded.
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT)Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT)
Two alternatives are being considered for M&PT during construction:
1. Road closure with off-site state highway system detour. Traffic to use River Street (Route 922E) in Oriskany or Mohawk Street (Route 922A) in Whitestown to the Utica-Rome Expressway to and from Route 291.
Advantages:
a.) Construction could proceed quicker without vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle traffic to contend with.
b.) Less expensive without the need for a temporary signal.
Disadvantage:
a.) Disruption to all traffic including high school (buses), businesses, emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, etc.
b.) Impacts to local businesses.
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT) -Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT) -continuedcontinued
2. Road open using stage construction with temporary signal.
Advantage:
a.) Through traffic maintained but congested due to temporary signal usage (intersection).
Disadvantages:
a.) Construction time would be longer.
b.) Contractor would have to work around vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle traffic.
c.) More expensive with signal cost.
Right Of Way (ROW) NeedsRight Of Way (ROW) Needs
The raising of the centerline profile on the south side of the bridge may require the State to acquire strips of property from the adjacent property owners.
One, maybe two private owners may be impacted on the west side and the NYS Canal Authority may be impacted on the east side.
Any required ROW needs will be determined as final design progresses.
ScheduleSchedule
Contract Letting Date: (bids opened) November 15, 2007
Contract Awarded: (work begins)
January 2, 2008
Work Completed: November 30, 2008