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.
