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More details on fix for Joplin Road bridge

Earlier this week, we were the first to tell you efforts to replace a washed-out bridge on Joplin Road — a popular byway linking the midsection of Prince William County to Interstate 95 and Quantico Marine Corps Base — could last into spring.

Today, the Virginia Department of Transportation released more information about the project.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin repair and reconstruction of the Joplin Road bridge over Quantico Creek after it was damaged by flooding and subsequently closed on Aug. 13. Work is scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 23.
The flood was the highest peak flow that the United State Geological Survey (USGS) gauge adjacent to the bridge had seen in its 69-year existence- classifying it as between a 100 and 200 year event.
Lane Construction has been awarded a $932,000 emergency contract for repairs. The work includes undergrounding of NOVEC power lines, as well as:
  • Removal of the center pier
  • Construction of new abutments, wing walls, and parapets
  • Replacement of bridge beams and bridge deck (superstructure)
  • Repair of bridge asphalt approaches
  • Installation of new guardrail
Access to all homes will be maintained during the work. The road is expected to safely reopen to through traffic in early spring, weather permitting, with a fixed completion date of May 15, 2021 after final paving has concluded.

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