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The City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation | The City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation replaced 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 was 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> VDOT opened the bridge a few days early. <ref name="opening">{{cite web|title=VDOT Completes JPA Bridge, Jaman's Gap Road Improvements|url=http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/vdot_completes_jpa_bridge60746.asp|author=|work=|publisher=Virginia Department of Transportation|location=|publishdate=September 21, 2012|accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> | ||
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==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>. | The new bridge is 67 feet wide with sidewalks and has 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> and construction had been 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 was 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 open September 21, 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=Megan E. Davis|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=August 11, 2012|accessdate=August 16, 2012|cturl=}}</ref> <ref name="opening" /> | |||
===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 reported a severe drop in business since the work began and worried they would 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> However, none closed permanently as a result of construction. {{fact}} | |||
==Project history== | ==Project history== | ||
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*6/2009: FSNA shown final design by VDOT | *6/2009: FSNA shown final design by VDOT | ||
*8/11/2010: Project advertised for construction | *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. <ref name="20110318-vdot" /> | |||
*9/21/2012: Actual opening of new bridge <ref name="opening" /> | |||
*9/24/2012: Estimated completion time<ref name="reopening" /> | |||
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Project Overview
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increase access to Fontaine Research Park
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Cost | $11.7 million | |
Location | Charlottesville | |
Sponsor | VDOT | |
Status Update
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Opened September 21, 2012 |
The City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation replaced 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 was expected to be finished by September 2012. [1] VDOT opened the bridge a few days early. [2]
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About
The new bridge is 67 feet wide with sidewalks and has bike lanes on both sides of the bridge. The project was advertised to bidders in August 2010. [3] and construction had been slated to begin as early as the November 2010.[4] The total cost estimate for the project is $11.7 million.[5] During construction, a nearby road called Mulberry Avenue was converted to one-way traffic to avoid cut-through traffic through parts of the neighborhood.[6]
After almost a year and a half of construction, the bridge open September 21, 2012. [7] [2]
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.[8]. 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.[9]
Shops and restaurants in the Wayside area reported a severe drop in business since the work began and worried they would not make it through. [5] However, none closed permanently as a result of construction. [citation needed]
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[10]
- 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]
- 9/21/2012: Actual opening of new bridge [2]
- 9/24/2012: Estimated completion time[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. JEFFERSON PARK AVENUE CLOSURE SET FOR APRIL 4, Paula Jones, March 18, 2011, retrieved March 19, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Web. VDOT Completes JPA Bridge, Jaman's Gap Road Improvements, Virginia Department of Transportation, September 21, 2012, retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ↑ 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>
- ↑ 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>
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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, .
- ↑ Web. Mulberry Avenue will temporarily become one-way, Daily Progress staff, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 31, 2011, retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Web. JPA bridge reopening can't come soon enough for neighbors, Megan E. Davis, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 11, 2012, retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Frys' Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA." Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association | FSNA. Web. 19 Oct. 2009. <http://fsna.avenue.org/JPA_bridge.html>.
- ↑ 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/>
- ↑ 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>.