The Kingston Station Modifications & Capacity Improvement Project involved the construction of two new 850 foot long high level platforms comprised of pre-cast concrete platform sections supported on drilled micropiles and cast-in-place concrete pile caps. The project also included the construction of 8,250 LF of new rail bed as well as associated Overhead Contact System (OCS) catenary foundations and structures.
Through detailed project planning and phasing, Station operations and Train service were maintained throughout the life of the project. Train speeds through this region are some of the highest train speeds along the Northeast Corridor, approaching 150 mph. Working closely as a team with Amtrak and RIDOT, Manafort successfully coordinated and performed all demolition and construction work within the right of way without incident.
Manafort served as the Prime Contractor for the project and self-performed a majority of the work including demolition, platform excavation, cast-in-place concrete pile cap construction, pre-cast concrete slab fabrication and all pre-cast concrete platform installation.
The Wickford Junction Commuter Rail Station Project was the first Design/Build and Public Private Partnership Project for the State of Rhode Island Department of Transportation. The project consisted of the design and construction of an 1100-space parking garage, an 850 ft high level platform, train station lobby, 3700 feet of new rail bed construction, on and off-site roadwork, and decorative hardscape and plaza work.
This Station is located on the Northeast Corridor with MBTA providing commuter service. The project was completed under budget, ahead of schedule, and was the recipient of a number of regional and national awards, including CMAA’s 2012 New England Infrastructure Project of the Year and an Honorable Mention for their National Project of the Year in the same category.
Manafort served as Prime Contractor for the project and self-performed a majority of the work including retaining wall installation, excavation, parking garage concrete foundation installation, cast-in-place concrete pile cap construction, onsite pre-cast concrete platform fabrication and all pre-cast concrete platform installation.
The RIDOT East Shore Expressway Bridge No. 475 and McCormick Quarry Bridge No. 476 Replacement Project included complete replacement, substructure and superstructure, of two existing bridges and associated Roadway Approach work utilizing Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques. To accomplish this accelerated replacement, advance work including new prefabricated bridge superstructures were constructed on top of temporary bridge supports in Bridge Staging Areas adjacent to the existing bridges and new Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments were installed to support these new bridges.
These prefabricated bridge sections were then transported and installed during two 80 hour traffic closure periods. Manafort’s detailed planning and scheduling of all required work activities, including substantial traffic control measures as these bridges are the connectors from RT 114 to I-195 in the metropolitan Providence area, supported the accelerated around the clock replacement operations during these 80 hour traffic closure periods.
The work performed during these shutdowns included demolition of the existing bridge structures, installation of precast concrete bridge seats, transporting and installation of the prefabricated bridge superstructures using Self-Propelled-Modular-Transporters (SPMTs), and construction of the approach roadways including the use of precast concrete approach slabs and barrier walls. The bridge replacements and roadway approaches were completed and opened for public use a combined total of 14 hours ahead of schedule. The project was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. Manafort served as Prime Contractor for the project and self-performed a majority of the work including excavation, cast in place concrete, onsite prefabrication of bridge superstructure units, road, and highway work.
The CTDOT – Design / Build Removal and Replacement of Bridges 03761, 03762, 03764, and 03765 along RT 8 in Bridgeport, CT was the first Design / Build Project performed for The Connecticut Department of Transportation. This Accelerated Bridge Construction Project consisted of the demolition of 16 bridge spans and the design and construction of 10 new replacement bridge spans. The work included demolition of the existing bridges, new bridge superstructures, bridge substructure repairs and modifications, cast in place concrete walls, earthwork, and roadway construction.
All work was performed using Accelerated Construction Techniques. Manafort collaborated with it’s Design / Build Partner WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff to develop a detailed design that supported these Accelerated Construction Techniques most notably including onsite prefabrication of the bridge superstructure units. The bridge superstructure demolition, reconstruction, over 30,000 cy of roadway and structural fill, and highway approach work was all completed ahead of schedule, four days less than the two, 14 day shutdown periods allowed by CTDOT. Through detailed planning, prefabrication, scheduling, and coordination, it is estimated that Manafort completed two construction seasons worth of work during these two 14 day shutdown periods.
The project was completed under budget, ahead of schedule, and was the recipient of a number of regional and national industry awards. Manafort served as The Design / Build Prime Contractor for the project and self-performed a majority of the work including demolition, excavation, cast in place concrete, onsite prefabrication of bridge superstructure units, road and highway work.
