NEWport pell bridge partial depth deck replacement  

As a Design Subconsultant, Steere provided traffic engineering services to the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) for the partial deck replacement of the Newport Pell Bridge, which carries RI Route 138 over the Narragansett Bay between Newport & Jamestown, RI.

Steere prepared design and East approach structures 2E to 22E of the Newport Pell Bridge. Steere was responsible for the development of the maintenance and protection traffic (M&PT) plans for the long-term lane closures to allow for four separate single lane construction stages. The M&PT plans included contraflow to allow for two lanes for the peak flow and one lane for the non-peak flow direction. Road Zipper moveable barrier was utilized to expedite the numerous barrier shifts and help minimize their disruptions to traffic. Steere developed traffic simulation videos for the “real time” driving experience during construction phase conditions (i.e. AM/PM and peak hour). RITBA used the traffic simulation videos to assist in notifying travelers of the upcoming work and traffic patterns.

Steere worked with RITBA to monitor traffic during early implementation and made adjustments as required to improve traffic flow.

Location: Newport & Jamestown, RI

Owner: Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA)

Timeline: Design Completed in 2019; Construction Completed in 2021