Current conditions pose no immediate danger to the traveling public; however, foot traffic is advised to remain clear of the slopes, retaining wall and any other areas indicated off-limits by signs or barriers. ALDOT personnel are continuing to monitor the stability of all roadways, slopes and bridges in the immediate vicinity and will take action, including closure of the affected roadways and bridges, if warranted by a change in conditions."ALDOT
Photo shows the retaining wall that is underneath the bridge at Highway 278 West and County Road 1147 (Old Highway 278).
HUNTSVILLE – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) today announced the first of two phases of geotechnical repairs at the U.S. 278 bridge over Kugler Creek in Cullman County is expected to begin Monday, Feb. 22, weather permitting.
Geostabilization International (GSI) submitted the low bid of $753,770 in an emergency letting. The contract will provide GSI 30 days to perform the work, which includes stabilizing the upper portion of the slope by constructing a soil nail retaining wall.
The second phase of repair, which will be contracted separately, will address the remainder of the slope and retaining wall.
Current conditions pose no immediate danger to the traveling public; however, foot traffic is advised to remain clear of the slopes, retaining wall and any other areas indicated off-limits by signs or barriers. ALDOT personnel are continuing to monitor the stability of all roadways, slopes and bridges in the immediate vicinity and will take action, including closure of the affected roadways and bridges, if warranted by a change in conditions.
An EarthCam was placed Wednesday so that the retaining wall can be monitored from off-site. ALDOT personnel were at the bridge today to reposition the camera.
For the full background on this story, visit:
http://cullmansense.com/articles/2016/02/16/update-new-bridge-hwy-278-and-co-rd-1147
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