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ODOT’s U.S. Route 42 Enters Year Two Buck & Knobby JCB Holds Grand Opening Event
By Irwin Rapoport
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The work on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Medina U.S. Route 42 Widening Project began last October and crews from DiGioiaSuburban Excavating LLC (DSE) are expected to complete the project in October 2018. The $17 million project, taking place within the city of Medina covers 1.5 mi. (2.4 km) of road just south of Harding Street to just south of Fenn Road. The road will be widened from one or two lanes in some areas to two thru lanes in each direction with center left turn lanes at side road intersections. Access management strategies are being implemented along the corridor, according to the project web page. The project will improve safety and access along the corridor that will ultimately improve the flow of traffic and provide lane continuity through the corridor. The original road was built in the 1930s and on a daily basis carries approximately 19,000 cars and trucks. “There were numerous pot holes and the road was not in good condition,” said Rob Shenal, ODOT’s engineer. “The project is very important for the city because it will help existing businesses grow and help attract future retail and redevelopment opportunites to that corridor,” said Kimberly Marshal, economic development director of the city of Medina. Safety improvements are being done at intersections to lower side swipe crashes, as well as angle crashes. Lighting is being added to the corridor, and improvement in the overall flow of traffic is addressing safety issues. “Lifespan of the new road is 20 years,” said Shenal, who noted that
The JCB GT, the world’s fastest backhoe, demonstrates its awesome power at the open house event.
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The work on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Medina U.S. Route 42 Widening Project began last October and crews from DiGioia-Suburban Excavating LLC (DSE) are expected to complete the project in October 2018.
decorative light poles are being installed and a new process, called cement stabilization, is being employed. “There were some access management issues that the city and residents helped to determine what would work best. A multi-use path also was added to the project due to their input.” ODOT’s traffic plan is simple, with U.S. 42 having narrowed lanes of traffic, as well as lane closures throughout
the project corridor as crews continue culvert work and water tie ins, a minimum of at least one lane of traffic will be maintained at all times. Thus far, DSE crews have completed the following aspects of the project: partial MOT and signalization in revised phase, water mains in revised phase, water services in revised phase storm mains in revised phase, sanitary in revised phase, erosion control in see ODOT page 2
uck & Knobby JCB held a grand opening celebration May 6, 2017, at its new dealership outside of Toledo in Holland, Ohio. Located around the corner from the Toledo Airport at 9127 Airport Highway, the new branch is just off exit 52 of the Ohio Turnpike. The new facility is situated on 6 acres and was designed to accommodate future expansion requirements of the company. The current 6,000-sq.-ft. structure includes a sales showroom area, parts department and six service bays equipped with a 4-ton overhead crane. Headquartered in Ottawa Lake, Mich., and established in 1948, the dealership maintains strong ties with area contractors, many of whom were involved with construction of the new facility, including Rudolph Libbe Inc., serving as the general contractor. In addition, the site work was completed using JCB construction equipment. The new JCB facility offers more than 300 different machines covering construction, landscape, industrial, agricultural, and access markets including loader backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, rough-terrain forklifts, telescopic forklifts, skid steers, compact track loaders, scissor and boom lifts, along with JCB’s new Hydradig, a see JCB page 4
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ODOT’s Medina Project Remains on Schedule, Budget ODOT from page 1
revised phase and partial culvert installation in revised phase. The 2017 work is expected to meet the following benchmarks, including all proposed work on U.S. 42 north of Reagan Parkway to include side streets, commercial drives, sidewalks and restoration “The proposed existing utility relocations were running behind schedule creating a situation where the proposed sequence of construction and phasing would no longer work,” said Project Manager Don Holmok. “In the spirit of partnering the ODOT Area Engineer Eric Calvert and the ODOT Project Engineer Scott Turchek sat down with the DSE General Superintendent Dennis Grippi and myself, and literally re-sequenced and re-phased the entire project. The proposed revisions were then given to the design engineer, Euthenics, for formal revisions. During this time ODOT and DSE were able to keep the project moving forward in a joint effort with the goal of meeting the original proposed completion date.” “When we started the project we were told that the communication lines [phone andcable tv] have not been relocated to the new power poles,” said Grippi. “We were faced with a six months to a one-year delay on the project. Working closely with ODOT we were able to totally change the sequence of construction. The original sequence of construction was to start on the far southeast end of the project, and proceed north starting with the installation the water line and proceeding with the storm sewer utilizing halfwidth construction. Meaning, stopping at the construction centerline of the roadway. We brought in four sewer and water line crews and installed 65 percent of the underground work over the winter.” The work is taking place in a tight space. “The key to working in a business district like this is having a good traffic safety supervisor — we have several and they are supported with proper equipment and signage, good responsible crews and the patience from the motoring public,” said Grippi. “Every day we have five to six different traffic zones set up. We generally have one crew installing waterline and three crews installing storm sewer. We also have two concrete crews working on temporary pavement and trench repairs.” Due to the problem with the existing utility relocations, DSE is working in multiple temporary zones so as to keep the project moving forward. “Because the project had to be resequenced and re-phased,” said Holmok, “we could not complete the proposed water main in the 2017 construction season as originally proposed and will have to complete it in the 2018 construction season.”
28,000 cu. yds. of dirt. “All of the concrete removed was taken to Osborne Medina and they are crushing it for recycled 304,” said Holmok. “The asphalt grindings are being taken to another project to be used as a temporary parking lot. In order to stay competitive, we are constantly in negotiations with our concrete, asphalt and aggregate suppliers. Our dispatcher Don Woody does an excellent job of locating dump sites either for permanent disposal and or for future use.” Most of the work is being performed during the day shift with an average of 25 personnel on site. Some work is being performed at night with a six-man crew when it is necessary to shut off DiGioia-Suburban Excavating LLC photo The $17 million project, taking place the water to either tie in within the city of Medina, covers 1.5 mi. to the existing mains or (2.4 km) of road just south of Harding tie in a water service to Street to just south of Fenn Road. an existing business. On peak days there has DSE was awarded the project on Aug. 19, been more than 50 peo2016, had a preconstruction meeting on ple onsite. Sept. 14 and began construction on Oct. 26, “Due to the unusual2016. ly mild winter we have “The initial planning was played out in the DiGioia-Suburban Excavating LLC photo sequence of the construction portion in the “There were numerous pot holes and the road was not in been able to work through the winter plans,” said Grippi. “It was changing the good condition,” said Rob Shenal, ODOT’s engineer. months installing water sequence of construction that actually went quicker than I thought. ODOT's Turchek and know what entrances are open or closed. mains and storm sewers,” said Holmok. “We Calvert and myself began planning the keeping them channelized into specific lanes have only missed a couple of days when it either was raining too much or snowed too change in sequence of construction approxi- this way nobody gets in trouble.” On a project like this, communication much. All of our subcontractors are local mately three weeks into the project. Within three months we had a revised set of draw- with ODOT and the city are crucial and DSE companies that we have used on previous ings representing the changes from the is taking every measure possible to alert projects. Our onsite Superintendent Mike everyone about changes to the work plan, Smith has worked with the same group of design engineers.” people over the years and on many different A dump site and staging area on U.S. 42 problems that arise, and lane closures. “This project is set up to have a paid projects.” was established about a quarter-mi. north of Facilitated Partner program along with a DSE is using mostly Komatsu equipment, the project, along with a field office. “That’s always one of the toughest things paid Dispute Resolution Advisor,” said which is purchased from Columbus about building a project of this nature,” said Holmok. “ODOT District 3 has an excep- Equipment in Richfield through the compaGrippi. “We leased a three-acre site for the tionally talented person organizing these two ny’s sales representative, Mike Swan. This purpose of storing material, our office trailer, programs in Beth Wilson. Beth has done an project is 16 mi. from DSE’s closest and tool trailers. We generally utilize the amazing job at putting together two partner- yard/shop. The crews are using Komatsu right-of-ways as much is possible to store ing meetings with DSE, ODOT and the local 600, 490, 360, 300 and 200 excavators; a Municipal Authorities, and one meeting with Komatsu 270 and 320 rubber tire loader; and pipe and other materials.” a Takeuchi 95 excavator. DSE is using Osborne Medina Inc. for the local businesses. “As in any underground utility project, we “Our on-the-road mechanics take care of aggregate, Medina Supply for concrete, Mack industries in Valley City for precast have found existing utilities in conflict with most repairs on site,” said Holmok. “Our structures, East Jordan of South Euclid for proposed utilities. The ODOT project engi- fuel truck drivers not only fuel, but perform castings, Ferguson Waterworks of Cleveland neer and Grippi are in immediate communi- routine maintenance on a daily basis. We for our ductile iron pipe and plastic pipe, and cation and deal with each situation promptly. have duplicate pieces of equipment so when Rinker Materials of Diamond, Ohio, for RCP. Due to the number of properties involved in a major overhaul is necessary we are able to Residents are helping out in terms of fol- a project this size, not all property owners switch out equipment and bring back to our had settled with the state before construction shop where we perform all major repairs in lowing the traffic management plan. “Fortunately the local residents know that began. The ODOT personnel, Mike Weaver, house. DSE also purchases equipment and vehithere are a number of ways around the actual Eric Calvert and Scott Turchek are doing an construction and are doing a very good job excellent job of keeping us in the loop as the cles from dealerships such as Gibson of avoiding the area whenever possible,” various settlements are made and the plan Machinery LLC of Oakwood Village and changes that were agreed upon.” Ohio CAT in Broadview Heights. said Holmok. When the project is finished, DSE will (This story also can be found on Grippi said, “The residents and businesses have been great. One thing I’ve learned from have removed 73,079 sq. yds. of concrete Construction Equipment Guide’s website at past projects is to give the motoring public and asphalt, 54,864 sq. ft. of concrete walk, www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) plenty of advanced warning letting them 18,913 ft. of existing pipe and excavated CEG
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Buck & Knobby JCB Opens New Dealership in Holland
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wheeled excavator and tool carrier, and JCB’s Teleskid, the first skid steer with a telescopic boom for increased performance and versatility. The dealership maintains a full range of replacement parts and offers equipment service both at the dealership and in the field to maximize convenience and minimize downtime for its customers. According to Gerry Maibach, Buck & Knobby equipment business manag-
(L-R): The Nolfo family, including Jim, Linda, Amy, Brad and Laurie wished Alice Nolfo (seated) a happy birthday at the event.
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(L-R): Terry McConnell of Terry McConnell Excavating LLC brought his grandkids, Dillon and Grayson Vogel and Hunter Toney, to get a close up look at the JCB equipment and enjoy the festivities.
Jim Blower (L), JCB regional business manager, congratulates Gerry Maibach, Buck & Knobby equipment business manager, on the opening of the new facility.
er, the dealership is excited with the prospect of being back in the Northwest Ohio/Toledo market. “JCB is always at the cutting edge of new technology and equipment, so we are thrilled to work together to offer the best equipment available to our customers,” said Maibach. The grand opening event featured special sales and finance promotions, along with a full lineup of JCB equipment on display and available for live demonstrations. Guests at the event were treated to lunch and door prizes and had the opportunity to spend time with Buck & Knobby personnel along with JCB manufacturing representatives. Attendees also were encouraged to visit JCB’s traveling showroom trailer equipped with a reception area and interactive displays. The JCB GT, which is the world’s fastest backhoe equipped with a 1,000 horsesee JCB page 6
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Buck & Knobby OAIMA Announces Its Move to New JCB Welcome All Stand-Alone Office Space in Gahanna to Newest Location The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) announced that it has completed the purchase of a new facility to house the association offices. The location is exactly 2 mi. from its current location at 746 Morrison Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230. The new OAIMA office is a stand-alone building and nearly doubles its current square footage.
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(L-R): Buck & Knobby’s Rob Crowell welcomes Mike and Susie Clemmer, both of Riverside Retreat LLC, to the grand opening. JCB from page 4
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