This project included design and construction
(Design Build) of a new mast arm signal with
pedestrian features. A double mast arm assembly with back to
back signal heads was utilized for the Ten Mile Road approaches as
an innovative design in order to maintain the recently striped
pavement markings installed by the County, avoid existing utility
conflicts and relocation costs, and avoid right-of-way impacts.
This design reduced the overall construction cost and negated delay
time required for right-of-way acquisition. CES and its team
members were able to design the double arm mast arm assembly to meet
current design criteria while utilizing an existing mast arm
structure the Contractor had salvaged from another County project
saving additional cost to the County. Since the new signal
installation was located adjacent to an existing school it was
important that our design minimized impacts to the school children
and functions. The design and construction was completed in two
months. The project also included utility coordination,
geotechnical investigation, topographical survey, structural design
of mast arms and subsurface utility investigation with ground
penetrating radar.