Belmont Bridge
Charlottesville, VA
Project Info
The $23MM project consisted of reconstruction of 9th Street between Levy Avenue and E. Market Street including demolition and replacement of the existing Belmont Bridge carrying 9th Street over Old Avon Street, Buckingham Branch Railroad (BBRR) and Water Street. In addition to the improvements on 9th Street, the project also consisted of reconstruction of South Street, Old Avon Street, a portion of Water Street; construction of the Enhanced Pedestrian Access Structure (EPAS); water, sewer and gas utility relocations; underground duct bank construction within Monticello Road; construction of a new pedestrian tunnel under 9th Street & extension of an existing pedestrian tunnel under 9th Street; and traffic signal & Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) upgrades at the intersection of 9th Street/Levy Avenue/Garrett Street/Avon Street and the intersection of 9th Street/E. Market Street. The work included bridge demolition, bridge construction, clearing, grading, concrete flat work, asphalt paving, drainage structure, erosion & sediment control, signage, lighting and electrical, traffic signals, pavement markings, sewer line relocation, gas line relocation, water line relocation, stormwater management (SWM), landscaping and maintenance of traffic and other items necessary for the completion of the work.