NYSDOT I-81 Viaduct Project
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Project Type
Construction Inspection & Management (NY)
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Date
2024 - Ongoing
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Location
Syracuse, NY
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Role
Prime Quality Control Construction Inspection for:
• Bridge Rehabilitation, Demolition & Construction
• Structural Steel Erection and Painting
• Concrete Bridge Decks, Sidewalks, and Curbing
• Visual Wall and Noise Barrier Wall Construction
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Prudent Engineering is the PRIME CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FIRM for the FEDERALLY FUNDED I-81 Viaduct, Phase 1, Contract 2 which involves the demolition and reconstruction at the I-81 south end interchange with I-481 in Syracuse. Our inspection teams are on-site daily, ensuring that all construction activities adhere to the established standards of quality and safety.
KEY COMPONENTS:
Construction of 7 new bridges, rehabilitation of 2 bridges, and widening 2 bridges for the realignment of the I-81/I-481 Southern Interchange.
Construction of 2 roundabouts on Brighton Avenue for more efficient traffic flow, as well as construction of 4 new sections of noise and visual
barriers totaling 7,500 linear feet.
Replace I-481 southbound exit to Route 5 with a widened 4 lane ramp that provides access to both westbound and eastbound lanes of East Genesee Street.
Replace and widen the bridge decks on northbound and southbound lanes of the I-481 bridge spanning the CSX railyard in East Syracuse.