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The City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation are replacing a bridge that carries [[Jefferson Park Avenue Extended]] over the Norfolk-Southern railroad line that travels south from Charlottesville to Lynchburg. The bridge was shut down on April 4, 2011 and is expected to be finished by September 2012.  <ref name="20110318-vdot">{{cite web|title=JEFFERSON PARK AVENUE CLOSURE SET FOR APRIL 4|url=http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2011/jefferson_park_avenue_closure51337.asp|author=Paula Jones|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 18, 2011|accessdate=March 19, 2011}}</ref>
The City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation are replacing a bridge that carries [[Jefferson Park Avenue Extended]] over the Norfolk-Southern railroad line that travels south from Charlottesville to Lynchburg. The bridge was shut down on April 4, 2011 and is expected to be finished by September 2012.  <ref name="20110318-vdot">{{cite web|title=JEFFERSON PARK AVENUE CLOSURE SET FOR APRIL 4|url=http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2011/jefferson_park_avenue_closure51337.asp|author=Paula Jones|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 18, 2011|accessdate=March 19, 2011}}</ref>


The new bridge will be 67 feet wide with sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the bridge. The project was advertised to bidders in August 2010<ref>Virginia Department of Transportation. JPA BRIDGE PROJECT ADVERTISED FOR CONSTRUCTION. 11 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/2010810-JPABridgeAdvert.pdf>.</ref> with construction slated to begin as early as the November 2010<ref name=TIP>FY09-12 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Rep. [[Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization]]. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/TIP/FINAL_%20FY09%20TIP.pdf></ref>. The total cost estimate for the project is $11.7 million. <ref name="hook-update" />
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During construction, a nearby road called Mulberry Avenue has been converted to one-way traffic to avoid cut-through traffic through parts of the neighborhood. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Mulberry Avenue will temporarily become one-way|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/30/mulberry-avenue-will-temporarily-become-one-way-ar-1275027/|author=Daily Progress staff|pageno=|printdate=August 31, 2011|publishdate=August 31, 2011|accessdate=August 31, 2011|cturl=}}</ref>


==Neighborhood concerns==
==About==
During the planning process, members of the [[Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association]] were concerned that VDOT's original plans were for a bridge they said was too large and would increase cut-through traffic<ref>"Frys' Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA." Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA. Web. 19 Oct. 2009. <http://fsna.avenue.org/JPA_bridge.html>.</ref>. With the construction imminent, residents are now concerned that Shamrock Road will become unsafe for pedestrians given that there are no sidewalks for pedestrians to safely cross the railroad track<ref>Dixit, Rachana. "Will Bridge Project Endanger Shamrock Road Pedestrians? | Daily Progress." Home | Daily Progress. 11 Sept. 2010. Web. 13 Sept. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/sep/11/will-bridge-project-endanger-shamrock-road-pedestr-ar-500924/>.</ref>  
The new bridge will be 67 feet wide with sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the bridge. The project was advertised to bidders in August 2010<ref>Virginia Department of Transportation. JPA BRIDGE PROJECT ADVERTISED FOR CONSTRUCTION. 11 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/2010810-JPABridgeAdvert.pdf>.</ref> with construction slated to begin as early as the November 2010.<ref name=TIP>FY09-12 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Rep. [[Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization]]. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/TIP/FINAL_%20FY09%20TIP.pdf></ref> The total cost estimate for the project is $11.7 million.<ref name="hook-update" /> During construction, a nearby road called Mulberry Avenue has been converted to one-way traffic to avoid cut-through traffic through parts of the neighborhood.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Mulberry Avenue will temporarily become one-way|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/30/mulberry-avenue-will-temporarily-become-one-way-ar-1275027/|author=Daily Progress staff|pageno=|printdate=August 31, 2011|publishdate=August 31, 2011|accessdate=August 31, 2011|cturl=}}</ref>
 
After almost a year and a half of construction, the bridge is expected to open September 24, 2012.<ref name="reopening" >{{cite-progress|title=JPA bridge reopening can't come soon enough for neighbors|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/aug/11/jpa-bridge-reopening-cant-come-soon-enough-neighbo-ar-2124674/|author=Daily Progress staff|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=August 11, 2012|accessdate=August 16, 2012|cturl=}}</ref>
 
===Neighborhood concerns===
During the planning process, members of the [[Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association]] were concerned that VDOT's original plans were for a bridge they said was too large and would increase cut-through traffic.<ref>"Frys' Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA." Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA. Web. 19 Oct. 2009. <http://fsna.avenue.org/JPA_bridge.html>.</ref>. With the construction imminent, residents are now concerned that Shamrock Road will become unsafe for pedestrians given that there are no sidewalks for pedestrians to safely cross the railroad track.<ref>Dixit, Rachana. "Will Bridge Project Endanger Shamrock Road Pedestrians? | Daily Progress." Home | Daily Progress. 11 Sept. 2010. Web. 13 Sept. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/sep/11/will-bridge-project-endanger-shamrock-road-pedestr-ar-500924/></ref>  


Shops and restaurants in the [[Wayside]] area have reported a severe drop in business since the work began and are worried they will not make it through. <ref name="hook-update">{{cite-hook|title=By the Wayside: Busted bridge burns businesses|url=http://www.readthehook.com/101633/wayside-busted-bridge-burns-businesses|author=Dave McNair|pageno=|printno=1046|printdate=November 17, 2011|publishdate=November 3, 2011|accessdate=November 18, 2011}}</ref>
Shops and restaurants in the [[Wayside]] area have reported a severe drop in business since the work began and are worried they will not make it through. <ref name="hook-update">{{cite-hook|title=By the Wayside: Busted bridge burns businesses|url=http://www.readthehook.com/101633/wayside-busted-bridge-burns-businesses|author=Dave McNair|pageno=|printno=1046|printdate=November 17, 2011|publishdate=November 3, 2011|accessdate=November 18, 2011}}</ref>
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*12/15/2010: Bids have been received and are being evaluated by VDOT
*12/15/2010: Bids have been received and are being evaluated by VDOT
*4/4/2011: Bridge close for construction. <ref name="20110318-vdot" />
*4/4/2011: Bridge close for construction. <ref name="20110318-vdot" />
*9/1/2012: Estimated completion time
*9/24/2012: Estimated completion time<ref name="reopening" />


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:41, 16 August 2012


Jefferson Park Avenue Extended Bridge Replacement
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Project Underway

Project Overview

increase access to Fontaine Research Park
Cost $11.7 million
Location Charlottesville
Sponsor VDOT

Status Update

Construction underway, bridge expected to open Sept. 24, 2012

The City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation are replacing a bridge that carries Jefferson Park Avenue Extended over the Norfolk-Southern railroad line that travels south from Charlottesville to Lynchburg. The bridge was shut down on April 4, 2011 and is expected to be finished by September 2012. [1]


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About

The new bridge will be 67 feet wide with sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the bridge. The project was advertised to bidders in August 2010[2] with construction slated to begin as early as the November 2010.[3] The total cost estimate for the project is $11.7 million.[4] During construction, a nearby road called Mulberry Avenue has been converted to one-way traffic to avoid cut-through traffic through parts of the neighborhood.[5]

After almost a year and a half of construction, the bridge is expected to open September 24, 2012.[6]

Neighborhood concerns

During the planning process, members of the Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association were concerned that VDOT's original plans were for a bridge they said was too large and would increase cut-through traffic.[7]. With the construction imminent, residents are now concerned that Shamrock Road will become unsafe for pedestrians given that there are no sidewalks for pedestrians to safely cross the railroad track.[8]

Shops and restaurants in the Wayside area have reported a severe drop in business since the work began and are worried they will not make it through. [4]


Project history

  • 8/15/2007: Re-scoping meeting held with VDOT
  • 9/13/2007: VDOT and City officials meet with Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association and Jefferson Park Avenue Neighborhood Association
  • 9/2/2008: City Council briefed on project, approves concept for 67-foot-long bridge[9]
  • 3/11/2009: FSNA grants approval of 9 potential designs
  • 6/2009: FSNA shown final design by VDOT
  • 8/11/2010: Project advertised for construction
  • 12/15/2010: Bids have been received and are being evaluated by VDOT
  • 4/4/2011: Bridge close for construction. [1]
  • 9/24/2012: Estimated completion time[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Web. JEFFERSON PARK AVENUE CLOSURE SET FOR APRIL 4, Paula Jones, March 18, 2011, retrieved March 19, 2011.
  2. Virginia Department of Transportation. JPA BRIDGE PROJECT ADVERTISED FOR CONSTRUCTION. 11 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/2010810-JPABridgeAdvert.pdf>.
  3. FY09-12 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Rep. Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/TIP/FINAL_%20FY09%20TIP.pdf>
  4. 4.0 4.1 Web. By the Wayside: Busted bridge burns businesses, Dave McNair, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, November 3, 2011, retrieved November 18, 2011. Print. November 17, 2011 , 1046, .
  5. Web. Mulberry Avenue will temporarily become one-way, Daily Progress staff, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 31, 2011, retrieved August 31, 2011.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Web. JPA bridge reopening can't come soon enough for neighbors, Daily Progress staff, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 11, 2012, retrieved August 16, 2012.
  7. "Frys' Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA." Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA. Web. 19 Oct. 2009. <http://fsna.avenue.org/JPA_bridge.html>.
  8. Dixit, Rachana. "Will Bridge Project Endanger Shamrock Road Pedestrians? | Daily Progress." Home | Daily Progress. 11 Sept. 2010. Web. 13 Sept. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/sep/11/will-bridge-project-endanger-shamrock-road-pedestr-ar-500924/>
  9. Tubbs, Sean J. "City Council Approves 67-foot Bridge for JPA." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 8 Sept. 2008. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2008/09/jpa_bridge.html>.

External links

Official site