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Peace Bridge – Gateway Connections Improvement

Construction Inspection

Location: Buffalo, NY

Owner: NYSDOT Region 5

Status: Completed

Construction Cost: $56 Million

The Project

NYSDOT sought to address concerns centered on the use of local streets by cross-border traffic (both cars and trucks) entering and exiting the existing U.S. Border Port of Entry/Peace Bridge Plaza. The goal was to create direct access from the Plaza to the northbound lanes of I-190.

Erdman Anthony was selected to provide construction inspection services for the project.

Features/Solutions

The multi-year staged project involved:

Stage 1

  • Temporary relocation of the existing Ramp N while building the lowered tunnel section for the new Ramp N
  • Demolition and reconstruction of the existing pedestrian trail and bridge over CSX railway tracks and I-190
  • Construction of Ramp D over Ramp N
  • Reconnection of Ramp C

Stages 2 and 3

  • Traffic shift and reconstruction of Porter Avenue Bridge over I-190 and the CSX tracks – one half at a time
  • Construction of the Porter Avenue roundabout, including new ramp connections to the Peace Bridge and I-190

Stage 4

  • Reconstruction of Ramp A to the Peace Bridge
  • Reconstruction of the pumping-station access road
  • Modification of the Front Park entrance and paths; removal of Baird Drive from Front Park

Impacts

The Porter Avenue Bridge over the CSX tracks and I-190 was reconstructed and includes a roundabout with two realigned ramps for safer travel. The Empire State Trail, a pedestrian riverwalk trail, was realigned and includes new bridges over the CSX tracks and I-190. The roadway going through Front Park was eliminated and the park was restored to its original configuration.

Market Contact

Frank Dahar, PE

585-427-8888 x 1082

Contact

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