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.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Concrete Wall 1

Teichert Construction completed the foundation for Concrete Wall 1 in November. This relatively small retaining wall is designed to support the the southbound Vasco Rd embankment at the southern limit.



Initial grading at Wall 1.



Extension of reinforcing steel up from Wall 1 footing.


Wall 1 footing.
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