Pavement continued to be removed from the crossing approaches as the actual crossing bed was being leveled and compacted. Geo textile fabric was laid in place, followed by crushed rock which also needed to be compacted. Drainage pipes were laid on the perimeter of the bed as well as signal conduit. At about 2 P.M., the bed was prepared for the track panel which had been constructed prior to the crossing rebuild. The panel included the track with mudrails, as well as three separate wood panels that would be inserted in between the mudrails for automotive traffic and which also can be removed for other crossing projects once asphalt can be put in place. A 50-ton crane was used to lower the panel in place. Additional crushed rock was spread within the track, and then dirt was replaced and compacted on the crossing approaches to make for smooth transitions for vehicular traffic. The crossing had been made passable, and considering it was going to be used as a by-pass while Washington Junction Road crossing was being closed for asphalt removal and resurfacing, our deadline had been met!!
photos:
2 - The panel's final position
1 - Panel being lowered in place by 50-ton crane
4 - Tom Testa, President (right) takes a moment to celebrate the landing of the panel
with volunteers!!
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