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Tangerine Road Project Keeps Crews Busy in Oro Valley By Chuck Harvey CEG CORRESPONDENT
Crews are widening Tangerine Road — an important east-west connection between I-10 and SR 77 north of Tucson — and turning it into a modern multi-use desert parkway. As a parkway, it will be a broad, landscaped highway thoroughfare designed for commuters as well as sightseers out for a recreational drive. The Tangerine Road Improvement Project includes widening the roadway from two to four lanes and constructing sidewalks for pedestrians and new lanes for bicyclists. Multi-use lanes and bicycle lanes will be constructed throughout the project. “There will be pedestrian paths provided away from the road,” said project spokeswoman Genna Dreier, public relations coordinator and branding specialist for Kaneen Communications in Tucson. Crews also will install turn
lanes, traffic signals and wildlife crossings. Signalized crossings include Dove Mountain Boulevard, Camino de Oeste, Thornydale Road and La Cholla Boulevard. In addition, workers will install landscaped medians, eliminate existing dip crossings and upgrade culverts to avoid closures caused by flooding. Eliminating dip crossings will be significant in improving the drive on Tangerine Road. “It will be much smoother,” Dreier said. Work spans 10 mi. (16 km) on both sides of West Tangerine Road from North Dove Mountain Boulevard to North La Canada Drive. The segment falls within Oro Valley, the town of Marana and Pima County. TCC, a Granite Construction and Borderland Construction joint venture, is contractor for the project. Tom Houle is project manager. Based in Watsonville, Calif., see ROAD page 8
Tom Houle, Town of Marana photo
Crews are widening Tangerine Road — an important east-west connection between I-10 and SR 77 north of Tucson. ADOT photo
The 62-year-old state Route 89 bridge at Hell Canyon was removed on Sept. 16.
ADOT Sends Old SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge Out With a Bang The 62-year-old state Route 89 bridge at Hell Canyon was removed on Sept. 16. The Arizona Department of Transportation replaced the 1954 bridge, which no longer met state and federal design standards for larger and heavier vehicles, earlier this year. The new bridge is better ADOT photo able to accommodate commercial traffic, The new bridge is better able to accommodate particularly oversized loads, between commercial traffic, particularly oversized Prescott and Interstate 40. loads.
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Resolution to Collect Data for Proposed Storage Facility Neil Bosworth, forest supervisor has approved both an environmental assessment and a plan of operations allowing Resolution Copper Mining LLC, to gather necessary data to help evaluate possible construction of a large tailings storage facility on National Forest Lands. Bosworth approved the environmental assessment Aug. 22, and the plan of operations Aug. 24. The approvals do not authorize the construction of the tailings storage facility itself but rather only allow for the acquisition of data related to groundwater and soils via construction of wells, test pits, forest road improvements and laydown yards. The proposed tailings facility would encompass an area approximately 6,400 acres in size. Baseline activities will affect approximately 75 acres located on public lands managed by the Tonto National Forest approximately 4.5 mi. (7.2 km) west of Superior, Ariz. Activities will include construction of temporary access roads and drilling/trenching sites; improvement of existing access
Tonto National Forest, Superior, Ariz.
roads; and installation of groundwater monitoring wells, geotechnical bore holes and trenches. All activities are outside of the Oak Flat area where the proposed underground copper mine is planned and will not impact camping and recre-
ation activities near Oak Flat. According to Bosworth, the project formally identified as the “Baseline Hydrological and Geotechnical Data Gathering Activities Plan of Operations” will allow Resolution Copper Mining
to gather critical information necessary for the evaluation of the proposed facility. “Data provided from this project will be critical to understand the baseline environmental conditions and to support a reasoned choice
among alternatives for the proposed tailings facility in the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement under way for the larger mine development proposal,” Bosworth said. “The project also will provide data that will inform Resolution Copper Mining’s ongoing design efforts for the proposed tailings facility.” These approvals conclude a rigorous three-year review period during which numerous public comments were received and project modifications were made by Resolution Copper Mining to mitigate project impacts. As part of the federal authorization for this project, Resolution Copper Mining has provided a bond in the amount of $1.45 million to guarantee adequate reclamation of any disturbances caused by project activities. For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto/. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
ADOT Pilot Program Raises Truck Weight Limits on I-10 The Arizona Department of Transportation is I-19 Heavier Truck Pilot Program and technical study beginning a year-long pilot program allowing slightly demonstrate ADOT’s commitment to our shared goal heavier trucks in one of the state’s key transportation of greater economic prosperity for our state and corridors, responding to requests from area leaders to region, while also ensuring the safety of the traveling help make commercial traffic more efficient. public.” Starting Sept. 1, trucks on interstates in the Tucson Sharon Bronson, chair of the Pima County Board of area and between Tucson and Nogales may receive Supervisors, said ADOT is recognizing and addresspermits from ADOT allowing them to carry up to ing a competitive need. 83,000 lbs. (37,648 kg) rather than the current weight “Increasing cargo capacities on interstates 10 and limit of 80,000 lbs. (36,287 kg). The pilot program 19 will make southern Arizona more competitive, help applies to I-10 between mileposts 232 and 279 in attract new commerce, and retain the companies and Tucson and Marana, Interstate 19 between Tucson jobs we have,” Bronson said. “The ADOT Interstate and Nogales, and Business 19 in Nogales. 19 Heavier Truck Pilot Program is a great step in The reason: Freight containers passing through the reducing logistics costs for our region’s businesses. Port of Tucson are allowed by railway permits to The program will also help to clarify the infrastructure weigh a maximum of 53,000 lbs. (24,040 kg), while impact of trucks carrying fully loaded containers.” the truck rigs that haul them usually weigh about The Port of Tucson is a full-service facility located 30,000 lbs. (13,607 kg). Raising the weight limit off I-10 near Kolb Road that serves both the commerslightly removes the need to offload some of each cial trucking and railroad industries. container’s contents before it goes on a truck, allow“This is a great example of private industry and The pilot program applies to I-10 between mileposts 232 and 279 in government working together to make Tucson and ing commerce to flow more freely. Tucson and Marana, Interstate 19 between Tucson and Nogales, During the pilot program, ADOT will study and Business 19 in Nogales. southern Arizona more competitive globally, and whether the higher weight limit has an impact on the make importing and exporting more efficient, not only condition of highways. for companies located in southern Arizona, but also impacts to infrastructure and Arizona businesses.” “These roadways are key commerce corridors that con“Strengthening our region’s economy and enhancing within Mexico, our No. 1 trading partner,” said Stefan tribute significantly to Arizona’s economy,” said John international trade continue to be key focus areas of my Baumann, director of business development for the Port of Halikowski, ADOT director. “Operating at the speed of busi- administration,” Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said. Tucson. ness means that ADOT looks for ways to make freight trav- “Mexico is Arizona’s No. 1 international trading partner. We (This story also can be found on Construction el as friction-free as possible while safeguarding Arizona’s must ensure efficient cross-border connectivity to maintain Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipinvestment in our highways. We need data to assess the economic competitiveness with other border states. ADOT’s mentguide.com.)
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Northern Vertex Names Team for Moss Mine Project Northern Vertex Mining Corp. announced the appointment of M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. of Tucson, Ariz., as the engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) provider of the company’s Moss Mine Project near Bullhead City, Ariz. M3 will be responsible for the detailed design, procurement of the necessary equipment and supplies and managing the construction of all processing and auxiliary surface facilities required to support the planned 5,511 tons (5,000 t) per day, open pit, heap leach, gold and silver mine as outlined in the company’s feasibility study released last year.
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Emissions stacks and a water tower were brought down.
“We are delighted to have both M3 and Dr. Stone formally join our team as we look to move the Moss Mine forward to production.” Dick Whittington
Last Remnants of Historic Phoenix Power Plant Built in 1930s Demolished PHOENIX (AP) The last remnants of a historic power plant in Phoenix have been demolished. The Phoenix Power Plant off 43rd Avenue near Buckeye Road was imploded shortly after 7 a.m. on Oct. 1. Emissions stacks of 200-ft. (61 m) and 135-ft. (41 m) and a water tower came down at the site of the plant that was originally built in 1930 and expanded with five generators through 1950. In 1965, the first three generators were dismantled and sold to Mexico. The last time generators at the old steam plant ran was in 2001. The demolition project will cost Arizona Public Service Co. more than $6 million after earning back some of the expense by selling about 3,000 tons of scrap metal. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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In addition, David Stone has been appointed Northern Vertex’s construction project manager. Stone will be responsible for overseeing the design, procurement and construction activities of M3 and other site based contractors engaged by M3 as the mine is built. Stone has authored numerous prefeasibility and feasibility studies and was most recently one of the co-authors of the feasibility study referred to above. He has extensive experience in the design and construction of heap leach mines dating back to the 1980’s including Beal Mountain in Montana, Basin Creek in Montana, Yellow Aster in California, Manhattan in Nevada and Brewery Creek in the Yukon. Stone will report directly to Dick Whittington, Northern Vertex’s president and CEO. Whittington stated, “We are delighted to have both M3 and Dr. Stone formally join our team as we look to move the Moss Mine forward to production. M3 has extensive experience in the design and construction of processing facilities for mines around the world and has a track record of building them on time and on budget. Meanwhile, Dr. Stone will provide invaluable input and guidance to the construction build process as we look to implement the mine and processing designs outlined in the feasibility study. We are excited to be pressing the starting gun on building one of the most economically robust, high margin, projects in one of the premier mining jurisdictions in the world. We look forward to transforming the company from a development story to a production story over the coming year.” (This story also can be found on Construction APS photo Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipThe last remnants of a historic power plant in Phoenix were demolished on mentguide.com.) Oct. 1.
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Implosion Technique Causes Bridge to Collapse on Itself BRIDGE from page 1
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Crews began dismantling the old bridge in August by removing the bridge deck. Contractors then used an implosion technique that caused the bridge girders to melt and allow the structure to collapse onto itself. The new Hell Canyon Bridge, located about 18 mi. (29 km) north of Chino Valley between Prescott and Ash Fork, carries about 3,400 vehicles each day. The new $14.4 million bridge is 665 ft. (202.6 m) long and 47 ft. (14 m) wide — 65 ft. (19.8 m) longer and 17 ft. (5 m) wider than the structure it replaces — and has added strength from a fourth span. It has 12-ft. (3.6 m) lanes and 10-ft. (3 m) shoulders in each direction, allowing it to better accommodate oversized loads. For more information, visit azdot.gov. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
The new Hell Canyon Bridge, located about 18 mi. (29 km) north of Chino Valley between Prescott and Ash Fork. ADOT photo
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Crews began dismantling the old bridge in August by removing the bridge deck. ADOT photo
Contractors used an implosion technique that caused the bridge girders to melt and allow the structure to collapse onto itself.
ADOT replaced the 1954 bridge earlier this year.
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Safety, Access, Flow All Part of Tangerine Road Redesign ROAD from page 1
Tom Houle, Town of Marana photo
Granite Construction partners with federal, state and private entities to design and build roads and highways. Borderland Construction is a heavy civil project contractor based in Tucson. It specializes in construction management of bridges, roads and highways. In addition to paving and grading, Borderland performs its own structural concrete, curb and flat work. Safety, Easy Access — Important to Design Designed to improve safety, access and traffic flow, the Tangerine Road project is a partnership between Pima County, Oro Valley, Marana and the Regional Transit Authority. It is part of a $2.1 billion Regional Transportation Authority plan approved by voters in 2006. It is a construction management at risk project that combines the efforts of the design-engineering team, the owner and the contractor. Construction began in March of this year. Phase 1-A, from Dove Mountain Road to Thornydale Road should wrap up in 2017. Phase 1-B, from Thornydale Road to La Canada Drive, is slated to be completed in 2018. Phase 2 construction, from Dove Mountain Boulevard to I-10, could start in 2022, according to project documents. Improving Travel, Emergency Services Improvements will reduce congestion and travel times. In addition, the elimination of the dip wash crossings will eliminate the need for road closures and allow emergency services to respond faster during major storms.
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Improvements will reduce congestion and travel times.
contains a curbed landscaped median and uncurbed road edges and is intended for roadways with posted speed limits of 45 mi. (72 km) per hour or lower. The design is appropriate for segments of a roadway that experience lower speeds because of more intersections and driveways. Crews will follow the uncurbed desert parkway design in building the higher speed segment of Tangerine Road from I-10 to Thornydale Road. The remainder of the Tangerine Road project to the east will feature the curbed desert parkway design. Landscaping would include plants near the roadway and trees near walking paths on each side of the road. Trees could also be planted on the median of the curbed parkway.
Two Types of Desert Parkway Designs The first type is an uncurbed desert parkway. An uncurbed desert parkway design, containing a Tangerine Road depressed landscaped median and Has Reached uncurbed road edges, is typically Traffic Capacity used on roadways with posted The road has reached its capacispeed limits of 50 mi. (80 km) per ty, especially in the area east of hour or greater. Thornydale Road and has numerThe purpose of the design is to ous drainage dip crossings that eliminate the possible hazard that preclude its use during major curbs may present to vehicles travstorms. eling at higher speeds. Now water flows will be directThe other approved design As a desert parkway, the road design and landscaping ed through culverts under the roadoption, a curbed desert parkway, will complement the desert scenery. way.
It is part of a design that incorporates both safety and aesthetics. As a desert parkway, the road design and landscaping will complement the desert scenery. Tangerine Road also will accommodate bicycle riders and pedestrians. Bicycle lanes and shoulders are incorporated into the roadway design, as are nearby pedestrian paths. Small Businesses in Construction Area Can Seek Help The Regional Transportation Authority funds Main Street Business Assistance, a small-business assistance program. The RTA plan approved in 2006 provides $10 million for small business assistance affected by road improvement projects that are part of the plan. The funding is used to provide information, facilitate communication and provide consulting services to businesses. Dust Mitigation Marana, Oro Valley and Pima County developed provisions that require the contractor to water the work area on a regular basis to reduce particulates and dust. Noise reduction also was considered, but the amount of noise produced by the project did not meet the criteria for noise wall installation in areas near the work. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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ing. Typically working one day a week, they tackle the same kinds of projects they’ll face after graduating. Interns benefit from the experience of working with a supervisor plus a designated mentor. “The interns I talk to love the program,” said Candee Samora, ADOT’s intern project coordinator. “They say they love school but there’s nothing that can replace the hands-on training they’re getting at ADOT.” One of ADOT’s interns is Yuri LechugaRobles, an Arizona State University landscape architecture student who graduated in
May as the 2016 Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. LechugaRobles’ position in roadside development has allowed him to work on freeway projects in northern Arizona, Tucson and the Phoenix area. One of the lasting impacts of his work with ADOT Roadside Development is helping choose plants to go along roads and the graphic designs on bridges. “Everyone in Roadside Development has been very helpful,” he said. “They’ve really taken care not to hold back and they’ve put me in situations where I can do things and
learn. They’ve had confidence in me.” Lechuga-Robles received the John E. McGee Intern Scholarship in 2015 from ADOT and the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. He was the first landscape architecture student awarded the scholarship named after McGee, the late ADOT chief financial officer. “A lot of what I’m doing at school is directly related to the projects I do here,” Lechuga-Robles said. “It’s definitely been enriching to my career in landscape architecture.” LeRoy Brady, ADOT’s chief landscape architect, said the agency gets just as much out of the experience as its interns do. “Interns help us meet our project development goals and schedules,” Brady said. “They bring in new ideas and new ways of looking at things.” For more information on ADOT internships, visit azdot.gov/internships. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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