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Champlain Bridge Closure

. Bridge. Champlain Bridge Location. Pier Deterioration. . Pier 5. Section Loss at Water Line. Pier Deterioration- trend. Observations at Pier 5:. Basis for Bridge Closure. Weakened structural systemRecent pier deterioration rapid

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Champlain Bridge Closure

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    1. Champlain Bridge Closure February 10, 2010 NYSEMA

    7. Pier Deterioration

    8. Pier Deterioration- trend

    9. Basis for Bridge Closure Weakened structural system Recent pier deterioration rapid & significant Abrupt failure of unreinforced concrete possible Frozen bearings inflexible in cold temperatures Freeze/thaw increases damage & risk Unacceptable risk to the public

    10. Impacts Fire EMS Medical Commute Times Financial Child Care Business Interruption Agriculture

    11. State Agencies Involved DOT SEMO DOL DOH Empire State Development OCFS OFPC DSP

    15. Ticonderoga Ferry 18 Cars 7 minute crossing Operating Hours May 1- July 3 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. July 3 thru Labor Day8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.September 2 to October 318:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Rates - Driver and Passengers Included Cars and Small Pickups - $8 one way - $14 round trip One Ton Trucks$9 one way - $16 round trip Motorcycles - $5 one way

    17. Essex Charlotte Ferry 35 Cars Summer Schedule Departures every 30 minutes from VT. Between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. From NY every 30 minutes between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Vehicle and Driver $9.50 / $18.00 RT Adult passenger $3.75 / $6.25 RT

    25. Further investigations Further Diving inspections

    26. Weather Depth of water Safety of construction workers Further evaluation of the Piers revealed larger problems - large deep cracks Pier Encapsulation dismissed as viable

    29. State Actions Signed Detour including VMS and HAR Improved Ferry Service (longer hours) State Disaster Emergency Ferry Subsidies Public Transit Development of Park and Ride Lots Shuttle Services New Ferry Services Evaluation of Temp Bridge Sites

    30. Other Actions Websites for Information Public Meetings SEMO Outreach Center Public Advisory Committee (PAC) Business Assistance Coordination with other state agencies ongoing throughout all activities

    31. Ultimate Solutions Demolition Controlled explosive demo (spans 4-9) Traditional demo (spans 1-3; 10-14) Open New Ferry Service To operate until new bridge opens Design of replacement structure

    36. NYSDOT Web site: www.LCBclosure.org VTrans Web site: www.aot.state.vt.us Addison Co. VT Chamber of Commerce Web site: www.crownpointbridgeupdates.com Call Center: 1-888-769-7243 or 518-465-1159 E-mail: r01-lakechamplainbridge@dot.state.ny.us

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