摘要: |
In the northern suburbs of Blaine, Minnesota, the I-35W MnPASS project was launched to combat increasing traffic volume. To minimize traffic, a 12.5 mile stretch from County Road C in Roseville to Lexington Avenue in Blaine added an express lane in each direction. Additionally five bridges were replaced, rehabilitating one bridge, and performing safety upgrades such as reconstructing crosswalks and sidewalks to comply with ADA standards. The project also included seven noise walls spanning four miles between highways and residential neighborhoods to mitigate noise, upgraded deteriorating roads with new pavement, restored sediment-laden ditches and culverts, and new ponds and drainage patterns. Traffic volumes, alternative routes, and construction sequencing all had to be considered with this project. Ames Construction identified a staging approach and continued Maintenance of Traffic design and construction efforts during pursuit phases. |