August 7, 2013 BASCULE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION The City of South Haven anticipates that rehabilitation of the Dyckman Avenue Bascule Bridge over the Black River will begin in late September or early October, pending receipt of favorable bids. The work is scheduled to be completed by April 30, 2014. The work includes rehabilitation of the concrete traffic lanes, replacement of the steel deck grating, replacement of the sidewalks on the movable span, steel painting, and new lights and traffic signals. In addition, the electric and mechanical systems that lift the bascules will be completely replaced. The existing equipment was installed at the time of bridge construction in the late 1960s and is beyond its expected design life. The work is being funded in part by grants from the Federal Highway Administration and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Once construction begins, the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic until the work is completed. The posted detour route will utilize Dunkley Ave, Well St, Blue Star Highway, Baseline Rd, and North Shore Dr. The channel will remain navigable to boats until October 15, 2013 and will reopen on May 1, 2014 in accordance with Title 33, Part 117, §117.624. Every attempt will be made to accommodate boaters during construction; however, delays may be encountered. The contractor will be required to keep the bridge leaves in the open position as much as if feasible. Certain construction activities may result in the closure of the navigation channel beneath the bridge. Additional scheduling information will be released as it becomes available. Questions regarding this project may be directed to Larry Halberstadt, City Engineer at 269-637- 0770 or lhalberstadt@south-haven.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:44:14 +0000