The Vasco Rd Safety Improvements Project - Phase 1 is designed to improve the safety of approximately 1 mile of Vasco Rd between the cities of Brentwood and Livermore. This stretch of twisting Vasco Rd has heavy, fast moving traffic and a history of serious injury accidents. The project consists of installing a concrete median barrier along the 1 mile project limits and widening the southbound pavement to provide a truck climbing lane, thereby eliminating the gap in the existing truck climbing lanes along Vasco Rd. To accommodate these safety improvements, 6 retaining walls, storm drains, wildlife crossings, and a bridge widening will be constructed. This project is anticipated to take 1.5 yrs (2 construction seasons) to complete, anticipated in December 2011. Check out this blog from time to time to see updates on construction progress and facts about the project.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Bridge Falsework Removal

Within the last few weeks, Teichert Construction removed the falsework supporting the recently constructed Brushy Creek bridge. Falsework removal operations consists of safely removing the supporting beams and clamps used to support the wood bridge forms. Cranes and lift equipment slowly secure and pull out the steel beams while the wood forms are stripped from the bottom of the bridge structure. Upon completion of this operation, Teichert Construction will complete the finish grading beneath the bridge and remove the water control system.

Teichert Construction workers begin securing the steel beams supporting the wood forms.

Teichert Construction finishing the final grades at the bridge abutments.

As the falsework beams are removed, the wood forms are stripped away and the concrete finish at the bottom of the bridge is finally exposed.
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