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From: Williams, Pau) C
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 3:07 PM
To: Barnes, Kyle W SAW; Ward, Garcy; Daisey, Greg
Subject: FW: Hertford Bridge #28 - In-water Work Moratorium
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From: Staples, Shane
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 12:48 PM
To: Wilson, Travis W. <travis.wilson@ncwildlife.org>; Williams, Paul C
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Cc: Willis, Thomas C <tcwillis@ncdot.gov>
Subject: RE: Hertford Bridge #28 - In-water Work Moratorium
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I concur with Travis on this. I prefer not to grant relief request this far in advance, but
understand the safety concerns with the bridge. Its recommended that all attempts be
made to complete in-water work before the moratorium, but in the event a short
extension is needed it would will be given.
Shane
Shane F. Staples
Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 948 3950 office
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From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 8:34 AM
To: Williams, Paul C<p�wi_I.I_i_arrr�s2_(c�_n_cdca.t.:.�crv>; Staples, Shane
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Cc: Willis, Thomas C <t�wi.l.l_is(c�_n�dcrt.:.�ca.v>
Subject: RE: Hertford Bridge #28 - In-water Work Moratorium
Typically WRC does not review moratorium request this far in advance. However, we
understand that due to an unforeseen issue with the deteriorating bridge, the need to
address a potential safety issues and prolonged road closer NCDOT has the need to
adjust the replacement schedule. With that in mind WRC request NCDOT and their
contractor to make a concerted effort to complete all in water work prior to the
moratorium, in the event that is not feasible WRC does not object to allowing in water
work until March 15t
Travis W. Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
1718 Hwy 56 West
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone: 919-707-0370
Fax: 919-528-2524
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From: Williams, Paul C
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 7:29 AM
To: Wilson, Travis W. <travis:wi.l_scr_n_..C,�_n_�wi.ldl_i�e_:cr_r�>; Staples, Shane
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Cc: Willis, Thomas C <t�wi.l.l_is(c�_n�dcrt.:.�ca.v>
Subject: Hertford Bridge #28 - In-water Work Moratorium
Travis and Shane,
A unanticipated situation has developed on a scheduled bridge replacement in Hertford
County on Liverman Mill Road over Cutawhiskie Creek. The bridge was scheduled to
start in July 2018 after the in-water work moratorium ended, but due to
structural/safety concerns the Division needs to accelerate the project schedule. The
bridge currently has a steel plate over the worse section of the bridge, but it is
progressively getting worse almost by the day. The Department may be forced to close
Hertford #28 very soon due to safety issues. The construction closure of 110 days is one
thing, but if we have close the route in near future and not start until after the
moratorium, the closure would be approximately 11 months. This route is used by
school buses, and EMS is concerned with increased response times for an extended
closure. The detour is 5.5 long.
That being said, the contractor is willing to move this project up on their schedule. The
problem is that it may be as late as February 15Y before they can start. If that is the case,
they could be finished with in-water work by March 15Y. That would be 2 weeks into the
in-water work moratorium, and inclement weather could add additional time. A
location map, construction drawing, and existing bridge photos are attached for the
project.
Removal of the existing bridge and bridge piles would occur prior to February 15t", but
the installation of the proposed piles would likely occur after. Interior bent two should
be out of the water based on the normal water surface elevation, and interior bent 1 is
just at or above the NWS. NCDOT would place turbidity curtains around the proposed
bents prior to installation. NCDOT will continue to work with the contractor and
encourage them to avoid any in-water work, as much as the scheduling will allow (since
they are switching projects around to help us in this situation). In order for the
contractor to rearrange the schedule and work out the logistics to commit the
resources, they anticipate two additional weeks will be needed.
This structural issue developed in the last couple of weeks, and NCDOT would like your
consideration for a 2 week reprieve on the in-water work moratorium. This request is
much more advanced than usual, but we wanted to start the discussions as early as
possible in order for the contractor to prepare. The contractor needs time to purchase
the pipe piles for the project, and they cannot wait until early next year to make that
determination. Also, this site is at the upstream end of AFSA waters on Cutawhiskie
Creek.
I'd like to discuss this situation with you on the phone after you have time to look at the
drawings. Please email me any questions you may have before we discuss it over the
phone.
Thanks,
Paul C. Williams, Jr.
Environmental Specialist
Division One
NC Department of Transportation
(252) 482-1861 office
(252) 333-9812 mobile
(252) 482-8722 fax
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