This project consists of constructing two miles of truck climbing lane for slow-moving heavy vehicles. Currently, heavy trucks such as tractor-trailers often slow traffic behind them as they travel the steep grade.

CES Consulting LLC (CES) is responsible for providing the construction manager and senior scheduler for this project.

THE PROJECT FEATURES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS:

Reconfigured medians to reduce turn conflicts and side street intersection modifications

Two new roundabouts where the ramps to and from Route 7 meet Route 9 to improve traffic flow and reduce delay along Route 9

Relocated W&OD Trail through the Route 9 interchange to reduce conflicts between trail users and vehicles

A new road segment to complete the connection of neighborhoods along Beechnut Road

Extension of Fort Johnston Road to provide a connection to Alysheba Drive, Farm Market Road and Leeland Orchard Road

A new turn lane from eastbound West Market Street to the westbound Route 7 on-ramp

COST MANAGEMENT:

Detailed roadway and bridge highway cost estimating, using references such as the RS Means, historic data and other statistical methods

Independent cost estimating and analysis on change orders for FHWA compliance

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT:

Scheduling for planned work, key milestones, interaction with adjacent or district-wide work

Monitor progress by all sections of the project, R/W, utility relocation, design and construction

Contemporaneous schedule as-built

Project earnings and progress monitoring/reporting

Time/Schedule Impact Analysis for Entitlement of Time

CHANGE MANAGEMENT:

Thorough tracking of added items and out of scope activities and the impact that has on the overall

Prepare change/work order for the project

DOCUMENT CONTROL:

Track project correspondences

Ensure that the correspondences are responded to with adequate supporting facts and documents

Provide necessary supporting justification documents for any change/work orders

Ensure progress photographs and daily reports are consistent

Owner:                     VDOT

Cost:                       $36.4 Million

Project Dates:         June 2014 to October 2015