MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD - Preliminary work is underway on the Maryland State Highway Administration's I-270 Innovative Congestion Management project. The $100 million progressive design-build project is the first of its kind in the U.S., and aims to reduce the commute between Frederick, MD to I-495 by as much as 30 minutes.
Bruce & Merrilees' Mid-Atlantic team has begun the signing and highway lighting work necessary for ramp widening and lane reconfiguration. Later in the project, B&M will install adaptive ramp metering systems (including radar detectors, vehicle detectors, traffic signals & mast arms, and ramp meter software) as well as active traffic management devices, including CCTV cameras, DMS, variable speed limit signs & structures, and software.
In the first three months of the project, the B&M team has established itself as a safe, productive partner. It has worked within the general contractor's schedule, meeting expectations while exemplifying our Core Values:
Safe: 0 safety incidents.
Integrity: Reviewed specifications with inspectors who had no previous knowledge of installation procedure
Dedicated: Worked day/night shifts to meet the general contractor's schedule & expectations
Productive: No punch-list items to date; ahead of planned labor hours
Professional: B&M team is respected on the project with the knowledge to assist with design and complete installation
One of the team's biggest challenges was to develop and implement an overhead sign installation plan. The signs were mounted on two structures that spanned all seven lanes of I-270, and installation had to correspond with the GC's paving schedule. This was all completed ahead of the project's planned labor hours and with no punch-list items.
The project will continue throughout 2019, with final installation projected to take place in early 2020. We wish the entire project team continued success and safety on the job!
