Coast Guard seeks public input on Steel Bridge proposal
The city proposes to convert Dominion Boulevard/U.S. Route 17 to a restricted access 4-lane toll facility from the Interstate 464/64 interchange to a position roughly a few-quarters of a mile south of Cedar Street.
The proposed changes incorporate the widening of Dominion Boulevard to a 4-lane divided toll roadway, and the substitute of the current Dominion Boulevard/U.S. Route 17 Bridge with a new four-lane large-degree fixed bridge and new techniques on essentially the very same alignment.
Compared to the twelve ft of vertical clearance previously mentioned imply substantial h2o, the proposed bridge will have 95 feet of clearance earlier mentioned indicate higher water.
In addition, the Town of Chesapeake is in search of authorization to eliminate the present foundations to two feet beneath the existing mud line versus the removing of the entire foundations. Entire elimination of the current foundations would significantly disturb and loosen the soil encompassing the new pier foundations, severely reducing the lateral potential that is crucial for a 95-foot higher-degree fixed bridge. A new fender technique would be constructed.
Fascinated events are requested to express their views, in writing, on the proposed building of the replacement bridge offering adequate detail to set up a distinct comprehending of their causes for assistance or opposition to the proposed project by July 13, 2011.
Make sure you send responses for the document to the company of the Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, Federal Creating, 431 Crawford Road, Portsmouth, VA 23704-5004.
Copies of Public Observe 5-1228, which describes the proposal in detail, can be obtained by writing to the over handle, by calling 757-398-6222 or at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=pnBridges.
