RPT - ONE PAGERS - Minnesota State Legislature

Schedule:
Environmental Document Approval Date: 12/30/2008
Municipal Consent Approval Date: Pending Approval
Geometric Layout Approval Date: Pending Approval
Construction Limits Established Date: 11/14/2008
Original Letting Date: 7/24/2009
Current Letting Date: 4/2/2010
Construction Season: 4/10- 9/12
Estimated Substantial Completion: 10/1/2011
Project History:
Boundary Avenue to 26th Avenue East
Bridge 69831, 69832, 69880
State Project No. 6982-290
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/i35-reconstruct/
I-35 from Boundary Avenue to Mesaba Avenue
was constructed in the 1960's. The pavement is
highly deteriorated and has been frequently
patched. There are major bridges on the segment
with substandard widths and fracture critical
elements. Forty-six bridges in the corridor will
require new railings, deck repairs and painting. I-
35 from Mesaba Avenue to 26th Avenue East was
opened in 1992 and requires concrete pavement
repairs.
Project Benefits:
Replace fracture critical Bridges, improve ride and
safety, extend the life of Bridges, reduce
maintenance costs
Project Risks:
High traffic volumes, extremely poor soils, tight
construction schedule for 3 years, limited access,
weather
Annual Report on Major Highway Projects
Minnesota Department of Transportation
PROJECT SUMMARY
I 35
Project Description:
The project is located in Duluth (St. Louis
County) from Boundary Avenue to 26th.
Avenue East. The proposed project includes
Bridge and pavement replacement and
repair, a new access road, culverts, ramp
repairs, signing and lighting.
Hermantown
Total Project Cost Estimate (millions)
Date in which the project entered into the STIP:
Recent Changes and Updates:
Project is Let and first year of construction is complete.
Key Cost Estimate Assumptions:
56
91
89
54
90
Saint Louis
Duluth
Lake Superior
Baseline Est. Current Est.
Construction Letting: $ 75.0
$ 66.1
Other Construction Elements: $ 3.0
$ 3.3
Engineering: $ 15.0
$ 13.2
Right of Way: $ 0.6
$ 2.6
Total: $ 93.6 $ 85.2
Construction cost estimates are adjusted to the mid-year of construction, using inflation rates provided by
OCPPM.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
District 1
1123 Mesaba Ave
(218) 725-2700
District Engineer: Michael Robinson
Project Manager: Roberta Dwyer
Original date of Posting: Jan 2009
Revised Date: 1/15/2011
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