Opening of Proposal - Coal Line Trail, Phase IIB (CE Services) Proj No. 122-035 - USI Consultants, Inc.

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5 City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail, Phase IIB | Des. #2200199 Project Approach Project Overview This phase of Coal Line Trail will rehabilitate the existing abandoned railroad bridge crossing the St. Joseph River and convert it into a multi-use path. This will consist of removing the old railroad track and rehabbing the existing girders. Existing structural steel will be field cut and rehabbed with new elastomeric bearing pads being installed. Bridge deck will utilize a concrete bridge deck with bridge expansion joints and ornamental railing. Existing piers will be rehabbed by utilizing pneumatically placed mortar and cracks in the piers will epoxy injected. Class 1 riprap will be placed around the piers and abutments for scour protection. The project will also construct a plaza on the West Bank connecting the Coal Line Trail to the existing Riverside Trail on the west side of the St. Joseph River and will connect with Coal Line Trail Phase IIA to the east. Project amenities will include a bench, lighting, drinking fountain, 4 bike racks with repair station, trash receptacle, bollard, trees, and shrubs. Project Schedule This project is scheduled to be bid on the INDOT letting in September 2022. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) The project will be constructed off the roadway but could impact traffic on Riverside and North Shore Drive. It will be especially important to maintain traffic for local businesses and residences who do not have additional avenues to access their homes and facilities on North Shore Drive. Chris will manage close communication and coordination with everyone involved - the Owner(s), the contractor, and subcontractors - to provide delivery without delay! Looking Southeast at the North Face of the Coal Line Trail Bridge Looking North at the South Face of the Coal Line Trail Bridge Looking East over Coal Line Trail Bridge