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.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Bridge Work Continues

In the last month, Teichert Construction has made significant process in completing the construction of the Brushy Creek bridge widening. Wood form work for the bridge structure was erected and steel reinforcing bars installed. The "stems and soffit" of the bridge structure was poured with only the main deck pour remaining.


Teichert Construction erects forms for the "stems" that come up from the bottom of the bridge (soffit).

Reinforcing steel bars and installed for the stem and soffit.

Northbound view of the bridge widening.

Completion of concrete "stem & soffit" pour.
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