FEATURED PROJECTS

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
(HTNE Hydrodemolition Services, LP-Al Kenz)

Hydro-technologies' northeast partner HTNE Hydrodemolition Services completed two projects this spring of particular interest in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The first project consisted of bridge rehabilitation along Interstate 79. The second project consisted of rehabilitation work to structures location along Route 28. These two highways are considered among some the busiest in the Commonwealth.

Both of the projects were completed prior to their scheduled contract completion dates. The early completion times were due in part to hydrodemolition and the Fast Track Hydrodemolition system.

The Route 28 project, originally scheduled to be performed over a two year period, was completed in just one construction season. The early completion date translated into a direct cost benefit to the Owner while the inconvenience to the end users was decreased by the returning of the facility back into operation.

The construction costs associated with traffic control and work zone safety measures for the Route 28 project were reduced along with the direct labor costs associated with staffing a two year project. These cost savings will translate into more dollars available to perform other projects by the Owner.

The shortened road closure duration benefited the motorists and businesses who travel along and utilize the Route 28 corridor daily. Shortened commute times and less traffic congestion shall relate into fuel savings for motorists and increased sales for local businesses.

Speed of construction and reduced closure times are a by-product of the hydro-demolition system. There were no “short-cuts” taken at the expense of quality.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation should expect to realize reduced future maintenance costs with reference these two sections of roadway. Hydro-Demolition of the existing bridge deck surface along with installation of an impervious Latex Modified Concrete bridge deck overlay should extend the useful life of these facilities for many years into the future.