- Company: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.
- Industry: Transportation
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Expected Completion Date: March 19, 2016
- Project Website
Construction of improvements to upgrade the inbound roadway network. The work includes new bridges, concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, curb and barrier walls; excavation and embankment; concrete retaining walls; mechanically stabilized walls; roadway lighting; and new way finding signage.
What impact does this project have on America?
To permit airline passengers and other airport users to drive or ride safely and conveniently to the Airport
What interesting obstacles or unusual circumstances did you overcome to complete the project?
The work was phased and constructed in a manner that maintains the existing number of traffic lanes along all segments of the roadway system to facilitate vehicle movement to and from the Terminal. A unique aspect of the project is the City of Atlanta provided no staging or traffic control plans. It was the contractor’s responsibility to develop and design a comprehensive traffic control plan. The CWM experience in this endeavor was instrumental in obtaining this project.
What dangers and risks did you encounter, and describe any extraordinary methods used to keep workers safe?
Working in and around one of the most busy airports in the world is always risky, but thru training, effective communication, technology and supervision these risk were managed.
How did you leverage new technologies to work faster and reduce waste?
Working in and around one of the most busy airports in the world is always risky, but thru training, effective communication, technology and supervision these risk were managed.
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