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Originally Posted by srvy
No it wouldnt, both Missouri and Kansas have done similar projects. By the way the DOT's don't build bridges hardly ever if at all. They hire private contractors to do the engineering and construction. That is not a complicated bridge at all its not over a body of water nor did it require piers. The abutments appear to have been reused so no regrading below them. Single precast concrete beams and and other than the approach aprons at each end the bridge no regrading of pavement was necessary. Really people who have no idea what a project in construction involves should not comment on what it takes. Its like me not having a clue what your job involves criticizing on why it took you so long.
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I think people feel that way because of projects like the Grandview triangle-which took 20 years to build. Texas built the entire George Bush Highway in that time. In my area-they had Noland bridge over I70 messed up for 2 to 3 years. Sucks that you have to take the blame for slow contractors.
I also think people get their panties in a wad when there are major traffic jams-then you go by the construction site and 20 guys are standing around holding shovels or smoking.
You are correct-it is all about perception-and unfortunately - past projects have been slow with shoddy work. Example-the repave all the way down 23rd in Independence was complete shit. They still haven't fixed the sidewalks after all these years. The overlay was a mushy mess. The islands were not fixed and pieces wash into the road during heavy rains.
It might not have been MODOT- but I am sure they will get the blame.