Direct Connect April 2024

There hasn't been a lot of easily visible work on the Direct Connect project over the past few months but recently there were a few visible changes. 

Work has started up again on the second bridge abutment for the Browning Road overpass. The first was complete a while back, and the other side was demolished but then work appeared to stop. In the picture below you can see the four rebar cages that will for support columns for the new abutment. 

Another recent change, move concrete structures have been poured on top of the columns which will support the new 295 main line overpass. 

 

The rest of the work has focused on rebuilding the collapsed section of the roadway. A temporary retaining wall has been build to hold up the back portion of the roadway so work can be done to create a stronger foundation for the from retaining wall. 

Direct Connect February 2024

Small update. Looks like they are starting to rebuild the columns that are at the end of the mainline road. These will support the end of the overpass over Browning Rd and 76. 

Direct Connect January 2024

Work continues to rebuild the collapsed section of the new mainline road. Pilings are still being driven in to the front section of the road.

 

For the first time in a while, work has started on another section of the project. A concrete form has been installed on the top of the support columns nearest Browning Road. These will eventually carry the new mainline over 42 and Browning Road.