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Runway Construction Phasing. A case study of three recently completed projects at: Greater Binghamton Airport Elmira Corning Regional Airport Syracuse Hancock Int’l Airport Bill Verfuss, P.E. INTRODUCTION. PROJECT OVERVIEW DESIGN PROCESS – CONSTRUCTION PHASING RESULTS
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Runway Construction Phasing A case study of three recently completed projects at: Greater Binghamton Airport Elmira Corning Regional Airport Syracuse Hancock Int’l Airport Bill Verfuss, P.E.
INTRODUCTION • PROJECT OVERVIEW • DESIGN PROCESS – CONSTRUCTION PHASING • RESULTS • CONCLUSIONS – COMMON THEMES
Greater Binghamton Airport • Primary RW 16-34 ( 7100’ x 150’) / Secondary RW 10-28 (5000’ x 150’)
BGM – Project Scope • Pavement Rehabilitation within RSA • Replacement of RW Edge Lighting System • Shoulder Construction • Pavement Markings / Grooving
Greater Binghamton Airport • Design Process, Definition of Phasing Requirements • Owner Meetings: DOA, Operations • Airline Meetings, Station Managers • Airline Schedulers • FAA: Facilities, ATCT • Owner
BGM – Final Construction Phasing • Phase I – Shoulder Construction • Nightly Closures from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am • 60 Calendar Days
BGM – Final Construction Phasing • Phase II – Mainline Pavement Rehab. • Nightly Closures from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am • 40 Calendar Days (overlap with Phase I)
BGM – Final Construction Phasing • Phase III – Lighting/Shoulders within 10-28 RSA • Nightly Closures from 1:00 am to 5:30 am • 7 Calendar Days (overlap with Phase I)
BGM – Project Summary • Contractor had difficulty with paving process (material, paving subcontractor). • Project was shutdown for season at the intersection with 10-28, balance was completed in the Spring. • No runway opening penalties, but significant damages accessed for missing completion date. • No aircraft diversions or delays.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport • Primary RW 6-24 (7600’ x 150’) • Secondary RW 10-28 (5200’ x 150’)
ECRA – Project Scope • Pavement Rehabilitation • Replacement of RW Edge Lighting System • New RW Centerline Lights • Pavement Markings / Grooving • RVR Infrastructure
ECRA – Design • Design Process, Definition of Phasing Requirements • Owner Meetings: DOA, Operations • Airline Meetings, Station Managers • FAA: Facilities, ATCT • Contractors • Owner
ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase I – 2000’ Displaced Threshold / 1000’ Work Area • Full Access 24/7, 18 Calendar days
ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase II - Full Closure, 12:00 am September 6th to 5:30 am September 24th • Opening Requirements
ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase III – Intersection Closure 12:00 am to 5:30 am September 12th to 17th • Phase IIIa – Taxiway C Intersection closure from 8:00 pm Sept. 12th to 5:30 am Sept. 17th.
ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase IV – Nightly Closures 8:00 pm to 5:30 am (75 Calendar Days from NTP)
ECRA – Project Summary • Late start due to OST grant clearance • Subsequent to full closure all CL Light infrastructure, new edge lights, 1st lift of asphalt was in place • Balance of paving, light installations, grooving completed in nightly closures • No aircraft delays or diversions caused by project • No contractor liquidated damages
Syracuse Hancock Int’l Airport • Primary RW 10-28 (9000’ x 150’) / Secondary RW 15-33 (7500’ x 150’)
SYR – Project Scope • Pavement Rehabilitation • Replacement of RW Edge Lights, RW Centerline Lights, TDZ Lights • Runway Shoulders / Extended Shoulders • Signage Upgrades / Modifications • Arrestor System Concrete Repairs • Pavement Markings / Grooving
SYR – Design • Design Process, Definition of Phasing Requirements • Owner Meetings: DOA, Operations • Airline Meetings – Owner • FAA: Facilities, ATCT • NYANG • Owner
SYR – Final Construction Phasing • Full Runway Closure for 60 Calendar Days
SYR – Final Construction Phasing • Full Runway Closure for 60 Calendar Days • Alternating TW Closures
SYR – Final Construction Phasing • Nightly closures within the intersection • 1:00 am to 4:00 am for 3 Calendar Days • Nightly closures for grooving, 11:00 – 5:30
SYR – Project Summary • Mid-August to Mid-October schedule • Completed on time, with a full slate of work on the 60th day • Minor signage and electrical vault work outside of 60 day schedule • No aircraft diversions or delays • No damages accessed to the contractor
Summary • Communication • Design Process, clearly define the pros and cons of each approach • Remain open, do not force preconceived notions of how the project must get done • Listen: there are a multitude of voices to be heard, each with a unique perspective • Clearly define the project requirements and engage your contractors
Questions? William E. Verfuss, P.E. McFarland Johnson Engineers 49 Court Street, Metrocenter Binghamton, New York 13902 607-723-9421 wverfuss@mjinc.com