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A. Construction and phasing <br />The existing bridge consists of two separate structures: a north structure and a south <br />structure that were built at different times. It is crucial for f=irst Street to remain <br />operational during construction, so one through-lane in each direction will remain open <br />during construction. In addition to the bridge structure, the project will be completed with <br />the changing of the roadway approaches to meet the alignment of the new bridge. <br />Construction of the new bridge will occur in two phases starting with the north structure. <br />Work of this project consists of: <br />Phase 1: North Structure <br />Phase 1 begins with redirecting all traffic onto the existing south structure, one lane in <br />each direction. <br />Demolition <br />Demolition of portions of the north structure to include superstructure and foundation, <br />such as columns, wall piers, footings, and pile caps. The piles and drilled shafts of the <br />existing bridge structure will be cut off one foot below the channel invert. <br />Construction <br />Construction includes the placement of the new bridge foundation elements during dry <br />season as well as upper portions of the bridge superstructure, such as girders and <br />deck. Placement of the superstructure of the bridge is not required to be conducted <br />within the dry season. A new retaining wall will be built in the northeast quadrant of the <br />bridge. <br />Phase 2 :South Structure <br />After completion of the new portion of the bridge, traffic will be routed onto it, and the <br />south portion will be demolished. <br />Demolition <br />The Phase 2 demolition encompasses the same demolition activities as Phase 1, but <br />they will occur on the existing south bridge structure. <br />Construction <br />Phase 2 construction will encompass activities similar to Phase 1 but on the south <br />portion of the bridge. Also, a new retaining wall will be built in the southwest quadrant <br />of the bridge. <br />3 <br />25E-24