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Home My WebLink About10.C.1. Presentation by MnDOT of the TH 169 Bridge Repair Project and Associated Traffic Impacts General Business 10. C. 1. SHiKCI'1 >1~ TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director DATE: 06/18/2013 SUBJECT: Presentation by MnDOT of the TH 169 Bridge Repair Project and Associated Traffic Impacts (D) Action Sought No action by Council, only to hear a presentation on the TH 169 Bridge Repair Project and the traffic impacts to the City of Shakopee and ask questions and/or provide feedback to MNDOT. Background MnDOT will be doing a bridge repair on the joints, strengthening the shoulders and making traffic flow improvements to the TH 169 bridge crossing. Attached is a summary of the project from MnDOT with email addresses and phone numbers of liaisons to work with local businesses. Diane Langenbach of MnDOT will make a brief presentation of the project and the traffic impacts. The traffic impact will be for approximately 4 weeks and estimated to be in August, 2013. Ms. Langenbach will have time to answer questions after wards. Also, included in this memo is a description of a zipper merge which will be implemented on the ramp to northbound 169 from Hwy 13/101. Recommendation Listen to the presentation on the project and traffic impacts and provide MnDOT input on the project and any concerns. Budget Impact None. Relationship to Vision This supports Goal D, Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector entities. Requested Action Provide MnDOT input on their bridge repair project and associated traffic impacts. Attachments: Hwy 169 over the Minnesota River Zipper Merge $ESo . ( 0 ) Hwy 169 spanning the Minnesota River May 2013 "Bloomington Ferry Bridge" in Shakopee, Bloomington, Scott and Hennepin County Project description Background and Purpose • Replace Bridge joints The purpose of this project is to maintain and preserve the bridge by replacing the strip seal • cost: $5.4 million joints on the bridge, strengthen shoulders and making traffic flow improvements on the Hwy (estimated) 13/101 ramp to northbound 169. • Schedule: Summer 2013 Description • Shoulder improvements both directions between the Bloomington Ferry Bridge and Pioneer Trail • Repair drainage where needed • Improve Hwy 13/101 traffic flow on the ramp to northbound 169 (see zipper merge) • Project information including closures, detours and construction information will be available through the project's website: http: / /www. dot. state. m n. us/ metro /projects /169bloomington /index. htm I Real -time traveler information will be available at www.511 mn.orq For more information or to sign up for the 169 Ferry • A business liaison will work with local businesses to address specific Bridge Project email concerns with construction. Email or call Diane Langenbach 651- 234 -7721 or updates visit the project Kirsten Klein 651- 234 -7506. web site at Traffic Impacts http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ A significant portion of the work will affect traffic and is likely to result in congestion. Expect metro /projects /l69bloominq temporary lane or ramp closures and possible detours as work is completed within segments ton/ of roadway. All businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project. • Both directions will be reduced to a single lane for up to four weeks in summer Contacts 2013. Kirsten Klein How do 1 reach local businesses? MnDOT Public Affairs State statute requires that all businesses must remain accessible during state road Roseville, MN construction. Even if you cannot reach a local business through "the usual route," a 651-234-7506 secondary route will be available. Contact the local business for directions, or see the project's web site for a limited number of detour maps. Bobbie Dahlke MnDOT Public Affairs Roseville, MN 651 - 234 -7503 Diane Langenbach Business Liaison Roseville, MN 651 - 234 -7721 DQSiiina>Eiin...Qlp' ?Wail it 6;) • • Zipper Merge Page 1 of 2 Zipper Merge Reducing congestion and crashes in work zones "Raising awareness for motorists to use the zipper merge in construction zones will help reduce crashes, speeds and congestion." - -Sue Groth, MnDOT traffic safety and technology director What is a zipper merge? When a lane is closed in a construction zone, a zipper merge occurs when motorists use both lanes of traffic until reaching the defined merge area, and then alternate in "zipper" fashion into the open lane. Benefits Reduces differences in speeds between two lanes • Reduces the overall length of traffic backup by as much as 4o percent • Reduces congestion on freeway interchanges • Creates a sense of fairness and equity that all lanes are moving at the same rate -— ..r. a _._„ t i j " `" I!muutj http:// www .dot.state.mn.us/zippermerge/ 6/13/2013 Zipper Merge Page 2 of 2 Zipper merge vs. early merge When most drivers see the first "lane closed ahead" sign in a work zone, they slow too quickly and move to the lane that will continue through the construction area. This driving behavior can lead to unexpected and dangerous lane switching, serious crashes and road rage. Zipper merging, however, benefits individual drivers as well as the public at large. Research shows that these dangers decrease when motorists use both lanes until reaching the defined merge area and then alternate in "zipper" fashion into the open lane. Watch a brict idou Ot ho \•v it ■v arks. So I'm supposed to merge late? Yes! As you see the "lane closed ahead" sign and traffic backing up, stay in your current lane up to the point of merge. Then take turns with other drivers to safely and smoothly ease into the remaining lane. Don't worry about being "Minnesota nice." When traffic is heavy and slow, it is much safer for motorists to remain in their current lane until the point where traffic can orderly take turns merging. When not to do the zipper merge When traffic is moving at highway speeds and there are no backups, it makes sense to move sooner to the lane that will remain open through construction. The bottom line is to merge when it is safe to do so. http: / /www.dot.state.mn.us /zippermerge/ 6/13/2013 I . � g , . , . . , � � , �� S u m m e��r 2 01 3 �� Hwy' 16�9 Bloomington Ferry ' � Brid�ge �roject Shakopee City Council Meeting �une 18, 2013 ( , � � ♦ � ,�, � � � r` �� . '�� ,i � � - � � j } 4, � . � Project Overview ► Replace joints on Bloomington Ferry Bridge betrNeen Hwy 101 in Shakopee and �Pioneer : Trail in Bloomington and Eden Prairie ► Cost: $5.45 million ► Plann��( Schedule: �uly 26 - August 23, 2013 (sub�ject to change) � � �� Project Work Description ► Replace`joints on the Bloomington Ferry Bridge ► Drai,nage repair and replacement where needed ► Shoulder work both directions from Bloomington Ferry Bridge to Pioneer Trail ► Modify lane configuration from Westbound 101 to Northbound 169 � Add Zipper Merge signing ��. '�`��'� �, "",2�,�ti�'��1�.r.xN-�, 1�+ ;��YS 8a'd d #P .�4' s. ' �E�#a�'��'�� ,F �„�A�z° t at .Y ��,� � �.ti a �, a�T} . ?g:t_ �� .�� '�°a�� ,��:� �g�trc.� n�r ,`�"'� s � $ x,�'h. +�. ��r �, _ • ' . , �, , _ . . . . _.: ,. ,,: ♦ . � Why Needed? � : ; ► B'ridge built in 1 �93 ! # t ► Lifecycle for,joints is ZO years , � ; ► )oints are failings allowing salt ar�d water to ; reach the substr�cture cau'sing c�eterioration ; ► Provide addit�ion�l storage on noi-thbound 169� �� entrance ramp from 101 and help mitigate' weaving from 13'/ 101 � ► Strengthen shoulders for Hwy 169 restriping in ' case of Hwy 101 and Hwy 41 flooding closures ; ,; � ., � � �� ,�Pe ��`�� ' , Strip Seal Rep i:�,� �� y�� ;�`�„ r�� , �°�� s x;�'� ,��;;�x. ��;� ��;�� e., :: - . � . � �� ,s�^ � �* ,u�'r� * r"% � rr � z �. 'a� c y� �r$�` �s k bPi�4, � �. .� 6 2�,�� L,,'��;� � � 1,� � �f�•� {p��. t �� ' �. s'f4:�, �.� .�`#�;n� !€; . '� "�? �� w� t �7 � � �a � $ P�+, x�� . ., . : . q ' . �. .. � `:�J'��* 7�� d��..��M .r* . f'i� � �Y^,�'y '. ,�d�"7 t$'�� .i � �� r � a u'�FF .".� ��° f�°'��. � � ,a;,�t� a. 5?�2`�.�}"� .�� , ,.� ' � a '' ��"`- _� ��f , � - , ;�`, �; � . : 1 t r , � Modular ,Joint Replacement � ��, ;�� ; ; ' t � z y � t � . �: . Improve 1 3 / 101 Weaving ► Pave additional width on the ramp ;► Two lanes of traffic onto northbound 169 ; ramp Q {t^tSt�� i (�ltlE?5 ► Hwy 101 will exit to the left � # � ,,�- � �. � . : 1 , ; 1Nhy N ow? � � , ; ► Reaching the end of joint 20-year lifecycle' ► A{ready de�ayed the project 1 -year � Bridge w�s��art af hauf rtiute'for �9zk ? �:��r� �raject ► In advance,�of Hwy 101 Floodplain Bridge ; project ► Preparation in case of seasonal flooding ► To try and .mitigate some of fihe weaving ; concerns from 13/101 � ' . , ' ��' �� '�` ��P� ��, �w� �, � '�� ; Traffic Impacts and Timeline ; � (subject to change) ► Current Plan: � Move traffic to one side (Northbound or Southbound) � Single Lane traffic in each direction � Complete work on one side and then switch traffic � Ramp closures in ,work zone � Total Construction time = 4 weeks (2 weeks each side approximately) 5.d, � �`�.� � .. ( N'�� . . �: �:'.��. . : 1 Traffic impacts and Tia 3 �� ; , ► Originally planned for 6-8 week single lane construction ► Reduced timeline to 4 weeks single lane construction � �c�v� r�aFFi�� r �_, , :�; -i , �F:� , � • ; i wii � ��P� �+� :.' �� I , Traffic ' Impact Management Strategies ► Intelligent Transportati�on Systems � Tr"<',�;r�� ( i;z�e5 � Charac�f�ab(e �.�t;�� -�.• � r�sti�; ► Innovative Contracting Methods ► Rapid Cure methods ► Early materials lettings ► Extended construction hours ► Separate work zone and traffic ► Communications Plan E {r,i' x t Ya�P s x � r.�s+2 I,��r j;i ` ,i+..; + �`P f s ��'� ran'. .Tat �:,�. .< a, � . ... �. ` . .._ '�..>.. �, .. ��• . . ... . � � � �� . . u. �, , , } � � �� ' � : .. � �� Communications Plan 169 Bloomington Ferry Bridge 2013 .�t. ; - b� � !i _ _ construction andYweekly construction meetings ► Gather, solicit and receive information about all const�-uctio.n projects � ' ► Produce, prepare and disseminate useful, timely, intelligible, relevanf information—news releases, web copy, Consfant Contact;provide media interviews , � � � �� . � Messaging strategy ; � Outline the facts of t�C project ; — What's going to happen i — 11Vhere/when� ' � — �11/hat should I do i t � — V11hat does it mean �o me—the resident, the motorist, � the trucker, the business owner, the err}ergency , �esponder, etc. ' � � . � ; . � � ��, �`; � �� .�. , . .. ; �. ,, , ,, , � , � � .�� , ,.,, , , .�. . �. � F. � ��. M1..� �,.�..�. .:. � � . ��..:. � .e �....� d ...... . . :.....: How does word get out? ► Project--Specific website '� . . . � y ► 511 ► mndot.gov ► Facebook (faceb:ook.com/mndot) ► Twitter (#mndotf�raffic) ► Email`:' ► Traditional media (news releases) ; . . . ,._ ,,,. . � .,4 . �f, x �., � .. . .... . .. . _ . .>�_ , . . ., * „ �� • . � What works well? � • Direct email u'pdates push our message to the interested people ; • Having local governments linking construction ' and overall traffic impacts info�r�tation to their � websites � � � i • Any other ideas? Flyers in utility bills, newsletter; articles, etc. . � vn, ;u _,... . . r .,,_ �� . .. � ._.. What is a�B.us�nes+s Liaison? ; ` ~ ,� • Legislative initiative in 2008; Prepare Repprttlon Mit�ation of ; Transportation Constructior7/mpacts. See web`sife and full repor� dt: ��'i r, r„ ' a f , ,. <, ,. ;y • Includes business outreach as part of a broader:public participation process • Single point of contact for business owners to answer questions, resolve issues, concerns, etc. before and during construction • Works to better understand business needs to minimize construction impacts to the extent feasible Business Liaison: Diane Langenbach 651-234-77Z 1 �J , .j /� ,+� ' ��?, t �. r",�'r £�'# A �' . : 1 , � , , : ; , Communicating with the Businesses � : � � �`�� • Contact Chamber of Commerce, spread the word with the ; local media � � ! • Initial contact will include project information, website ' address, and give them busin�ss liaison information in� � case special concerns or questions �rise ; ; � ' • Major business t�affic generators wi�h a more pressing need for information have been contacted individually: � Canterbury Park,; Mystic Lake, Valleyfair, and Renaissance ; Festival. Any more? � • What about school districts, emergency services, transit, ; etc. How.do we est �each them? ; } , 2 � �x � Contacts Kirsten Klein South Area PAC nir�t�?n#ciein�.�iaSe.'� n,�,_ (651)234-75'06 Bobbi Dahlke West Area PAC (651) 234-7503 Diane Langenbach South Area Englneer- Project Business Liaison �r�ba�Y:r°t;:tat�=.r:;,.+:� (651)234 .7721 . �AYy �. �� / �k �. Hwy 169 spanning the Minnesota River - � "Bloomington Ferry Bridge"in Shakopee, Bloomington, Scotf and Hennepin County v _ 4 � . . Background and Purpose '-� • • � +�= o The purpose of this project is to maintain and preserve the bridge by replacing the strip seal , , , , joints on the bridge, strengthen shoulders and making traffic flow improvements on the Hwy , .� 13/101 ramp to northbound 169. ' � � Description ' � ' � � � �� • Shoulder improvements both directions between the Bloomington Ferry Bridge and Pioneer Trail • Repair drainage where needed • Improve Hwy 13/101 traffic flow on the ramp to northbound 169 (see zipper merqe) • Project information including closures, detours and construction information will be available through the project's website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/proiects/169bloomington/index.html Real-time traveler information will be available at www.511 mn.orq ' ' � ' ' ' ' ' � � � � � • A business liaison will work with local businesses to address specific : � � • ' � - concerns with construction. Email or call Diane Lanqenbach 651-234-7721 or ,,, . . , , . Kirsten Klein 651-234-7506. � Traffic Impacts � � � A significant portion of the work will affect traffic and is likely to result in congestion. Expect � � � ' � � � � ' temporary lane or ramp closures and possible detours as work is completed within segments � of roadway. All businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project. • Both directions will be reduced to a single lane beginning July 26 through � � August 23, 2013. How do l reach /oca/businesses? �� ' ' ' ' State statute requires that all businesses must remain accessible during state road �' a construction. Even if you cannot reach a local business through "the usual route," a ' � �' secondary route will be available. Contact the local business for directions, or see the project's web site for a limited number of detour maps. '"' - ,' l� ' � � � i ' ; � � 1' /. s � �+ " ! � , ,�. :,� �,�,..,< � I � i _ .l / �.. ,!; ,� ' ,,;a,.�f „ ... ..... :. . ,......., . . , .��.. �� -. r;�. '"*, � � � i � . � �'v,� ' , , y,m,, , ,