{"id":5086,"date":"2017-07-26T11:16:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T16:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/?p=5086"},"modified":"2017-08-02T08:37:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-02T13:37:00","slug":"the-expansion-of-the-highway-400-bridge-on-highway-7-west-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/blog\/2017\/07\/26\/the-expansion-of-the-highway-400-bridge-on-highway-7-west-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"the expansion of the Highway 400 bridge on Highway 7 West begins"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many of you have already noticed the work that has begun on Highway 7 West at the bridge over Highway 400, so here\u2019s an overview of the components of the newest mega-feat of engineering<\/a> that you\u2019ll see happening over the next few years.<\/p>\n

The project is part of the Highway 7 West rapidway project in Woodbridge-Vaughan<\/a> and it will include expanding the bridge \u2013 with the new segment added to the north side \u2013 by approximately 5 metres.<\/p>\n

New piers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction includes four new piers to support the expansion, which means new foundations, footing and forms. With multiple lanes above and below, this is a complicated project and safety is paramount for both the travelling public and the workers on site.<\/p>\n

Huge girder lift<\/strong><\/p>\n

In September, the first piece of a gigantic girder will be lifted into place. This girder, which is needed to support the expansion of the bridge, will be installed in five pieces.<\/p>\n

Multi-use path and rapidway<\/strong><\/p>\n

What makes this project especially remarkable, is that it will not only include dedicated red-asphalt<\/a> bus lanes, but a pedestrian and cycling path will be constructed in the centre of the bridge between the bus rapidway lanes. Once complete, the bridge will provide roadway and connections for all types of transportation modes.<\/p>\n

Realigned ramps<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s not all. In addition, two of the ramps on the east side of Highway 400 will be realigned in order to accommodate potential future development. And to accommodate the waterway conditions in the area, new culverts will be built under the new ramps.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be hearing much more about this massive undertaking as time goes on. Next month, we\u2019ll look more closely at what\u2019s involved in expanding the bridge itself \u2013 think piers, pile drivers and parapets!<\/p>\n

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