81route Exit Bridge Tender

scopeThe primary purpose of this project is to replace the two Interstate 81 bridges over Route 8 that are nearing the end of their service life.To replace these bridges it is anticipated that mainline I-81 would be realigned the exit 114 ramps adjusted and the grade changed at the bridges approaches. Currently no major improvements to Route 8 are planned as part of this project.During preliminary design of the proposed bridges over Route 8 concepts for potential future modifications of the interchange were considered. These included teardrop roundabout diamond diverging diamond and conventional diamond interchanges.This will be a design build project and it is fully funded.Benefits With the replacement of these bridges I-81 will be realigned with a grade change at the approach to the new bridges and modifications to the exit ramps.