Bridge Replacement and Reconstruction ($42M): The scope of this project was to replace the deteriorating Westmoreland Viaduct, a long (26 spans) structure that carries I-95 between Westmoreland and Tioga Streets. The various components included in this segment were the bridge over Levick Street, bridge over Allegheny Avenue, repainting of the underside support beams on the Richmond Street Viaduct and repaving of 5.6 miles of I-95 between Rt. 63 and Rt. 413. The bridge work consisted of: i. Replacing bridge decks, ii. Replacing deck support beams iii. Reconstructing bridge piers iv. Reconstructing the southbound ramp to Allegheny Avenue, and v. Improving the signing between Girard Avenue and the Betsy Ross Bridge.

Reconstruction between Cottman Avenue and Academy Road interchanges ($84M): The Phase III area is between the Cottman Avenue and Academy Road interchanges in Philadelphia County, which carries approximately 115,150 vehicles per day. SR 0095 Section CP1 Construction: Provided scheduling and project management services to support this $31.9 million project for the improvements to Cottman Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, Princeton Avenue, State Road and New State Road in preparation for mainline construction on I-95 at the Cottman Avenue interchange. Includes the construction of two new on-ramps to I-95 southbound, the removal of the existing bridge on-ramp bridge over State Road, three new retaining walls, demolition of six structures, ITS elements, incorporated utility work and other miscellaneous construction. SR 0095 Section CP2 Construction: Providing scheduling and project management services to support this $212 million mega project for the reconstruction of I-95 in the vicinity of the Cottman/Princeton Avenues interchange and the reconfiguration of the interchange. The project includes the reconstruction of 1.4 miles of I-95 as well as seven bridge structures, and major utility relocations to accommodate the revised configuration. This project used the A+B bidding procurement method with an incentive/disincentive clause tied to the completion of mainline construction to incentivize bidders to employ innovative construction methods to reduce the overall construction duration. This project scope also included utility challenges related to the relocation of an approximately 1,000 LF section of an existing 93-in water main and the relocation of an approximately 800 LF section of an existing 9’-6” by 9’-6” box sewer line. Due to the expansive size and service of the existing utilities, bidders were tasked with developing construction means to complete the relocation while maintaining active service on the existing lines.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Jois Construction Management is providing construction management support services for the project. This includes reviewing contractor-prepared CPM Baseline Schedules and monthly Updates, assessing monthly job progress, participating in progress review meetings, analyzing critical path, and preparing associated schedule and management reports. When delays occur on a contract, Jois Construction Management reviews time extension requests from contractors and provides recommendations. Other responsibilities include Document Control and Inspection services.