In October, it will be seven years since the Ferry Street Bridge was closed to vehicular traffic.
Various delays and a global pandemic have prevented the original schedule from being met, but progress on the bridge continues. In his monthly report to the Common Council on Monday, Rob Perry, DPW superintendent, provided an update on the bridge. The Advanced Detail Plan will be submitted to the DOT by the engineer next week. Perry commented that when that happens we will be 60 to 75 percent through the process. The next step is the final design, which will involve more public engagement.
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Um, what is happening with this?
ReplyDeleteHere is Rob Perry's most recent (October 12) report on the bridge to the Common Council:
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➢ Today we received the “no exception letter” from Amtrak. Essentially, they have no further questions or comments at this time and are ready to proceed with the Construction Phase Agreement.
➢ We are progressing through the Right-Of-Way process with both the Hudson Terrace (east side) and NYS Parks (west side). There will be disbursements in October for about $5,000 to cover these costs.
➢ Utility relocation is the next greatest obstacle. National Grid needs utility easements from Amtrak.
➢ Creighton Manning is developing a poster board with some design features, namely: fencing, lighting and surface treatment. The number and type of products approved by the railroad is small, none-the-less there are some choices to make. Once complete these boards will be placed on display in a public area for review for a few weeks, at which point we will hold a public meeting to discuss the options. Following that discussion, we will submit to HPC for their consideration.