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ODOT
Project 457-97
I-90 Innerbelt Bridge Stabilization
Cleveland, Ohio
The massive tie rods that were backfilled are attached to the anchoring pile that now stabilizes the existing bridge pier and prevents future movement of the bridge.
ODOT
Project 509-98
Dunham Road
Walton Hills, Ohio
The creek bed has been rerouted.
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Project 346-99
Mall ‘C’/Browns Stadium
Cleveland, Ohio
Numerous Great Lakes carpenters installed the forming system that created the concrete stair risers that lead down to the new Browns Stadium. The project also included the reconstruction of the pedestrian bridge to the new stadium.
ODOT
Project 280-99
LTV Steel Company
Cleveland, Ohio
A fast track river crossing provided daily challenges to the Great Lakes bridge crews. The bridge now carries LTV traffic.
OHIO TURNPIKE
Project 353-99
Third Lane Widening
I-77 / Route 21
Summit County
The extensive rock slope excavation was completed to allow the construction of an additional traffic lane. Great Lakes earthwork crews required 12 track excavators working simultaneously to overcome this task.
CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA PORT AUTHORITY
Project 356-99
Dock 22 Upgrade
Cleveland, Ohio
A compressed schedule, coupled with an extensive work scope, called upon Great Lakes piling crews to utilize their vast experience and knowledge to complete the dock and shoreline improvements.
ODOT
Project 314-97
I-71 / I-480 Bridges
Cleveland, Ohio
This complex bridge rehabilitation project required a bridge widening to occur overhead while traffic continued to flow below. The crew completed pier construction as they prepared to receive bridge beams.
ODOT
Project 194-99
I-71 Rehabilitation
Cleveland, Ohio
Sub base material is placed in preparation of the new concrete berms.
CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA PORT AUTHORITY
Project 356-99
Dock 22 Upgrade
Cleveland, Ohio
With the new dock wall sheet piling in place, Great Lakes crews began installation of the anchor wall. When complete, a 2-1/2" diameter tie rod was installed connecting the dock wall to the anchor wall, providing stability.
U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Project 357-99
Dock 20 Upgrade
Cleveland, Ohio
With the existing dock wall failing, Great Lakes piling crews were called upon to install a new sheet pile wall to allow increased freighter traffic into this busy port.
ODOT
Project 280-99
LTV Steel Company
Cleveland, Ohio
A late fall bridge deck pour allowed Great Lakes crews to open the new bridge to traffic six months ahead of schedule.
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Project 363-99
West Cargo Apron
Cleveland Hopkins Int'l Airport
Cleveland, Ohio
Great Lakes excavation crews work in unison with underground utility installation crews.
OHIO TURNPIKE COMMISSION
Project 373-99
Bagley Rd & Sprague Rd
Berea & North Ridgeville, Ohio
A two week complete demolition of the existing bridge.
U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Project 357-99
Dock 20 Upgrade
Cleveland, Ohio
The upgraded sheet pile wall is in full view. Great Lakes piling crews have completed another successful project.
ODOT
Project 239-00
I-71 Third Lane
Medina County, Ohio
Final earthwork contouring of the median progressed as the first phase of this large widening project neared completion.
GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Project 388-00
MLK Boulevard over RTA Tracks
Cleveland, Ohio
Demolition of the existing bridge was performed while RTA trains continued to operate, due to an elaborate temporary bridge constructed by Great Lakes.
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Project 363-99
West Cargo Apron
Cleveland Hopkins Int'l Airport
Cleveland, Ohio
A Great Lakes carpenter crew forming operation on the cast-in-place concrete roof for the 250,000 gallon Glycol storage tank at the new enlarged United Parcel Service facility.
OHIO TURNPIKE
Project 353-99
Third Lane Widening
I-80 Exit 11 to Exit 12
Summit County
Great Lakes carpenter crews expertly installed the intricate forming system for the new bridge over I-271.
ODOT
Project 323-00
IR-76
Portage / Summit Counties
An excavation crew utilized two excavators working concurrently to excavate the new bridge pier as traffic safely passed by adjacent to the work area.
ODOT
Project 239-00
I-71 Third Lane
Medina County, Ohio
Granger Road demolition and reconstruction progressed through the early months of 2001. The 120 day completion requirement from start to finish required Great Lakes bridge crews to not miss a step. The bridge was opened to traffic five days ahead of schedule.
GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Project 388-00
MLK Blvd over RTA Tracks
Cleveland, Ohio
Bridge crews continued reconstruction of the east side structure. Working over active RTA tracks required every movement and activity to be well planned.
I-71 Third Lane,
Project 239-00 ODOT
Medina County, Ohio
The 11-mile long third lane widening of I-71 in Medina County, Ohio represents the largest contract in the history of the Great Lakes Construction Co. It totaled over $58,000,000. The magnitude of this project utilized many facets of Great Lakes' expertise in heavy civil construction. It should be noted that as the project progressed, nearly every Great Lakes employee worked on this site at one time or another.
The project is part of the Ohio Department of Transportation's master plan to widen I-71 from Columbus to Cleveland.
GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Project 397-00
RTA 27F Bridge
Cleveland, Ohio
"Tight quarters" are the only words to describe the back wall replacement of this RTA bridge. The crew installed the new back wall while the existing bridge above remained in service carrying the many RTA trains.
LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Project 414-01
Rogers Road Bridge
Lake County
Great Lakes demolition crews began removal of the existing structure during the first step of installing a new high capacity bridge structure. The sensitive surrounding, including vegetation and the Chagrin River, required Great Lakes to work with zero disturbances to this tranquil setting.
ODOT
Project 184-01
SR-615
Lake County, Ohio
A large Great Lakes excavator efficiently removed over 75,000 C.Y. of soil to create a large retention basin for Lake County's newest highway interchange.
ODOT
Project 532-00
Metroparks Bikeway
Lake County, Ohio
The completed bikeway reveals the beautiful setting that local residents experience on this 4.5 mile project. Work progressed at a steady pace to meet the target completion date.
EXTENSIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORK PRECEDES NEW CONCRETE ROADWAY
Cuyahoga County Engineers
Project 421-01
West 220th Street
Fairview Park, Ohio
Great Lakes once again returned to an urban roadway and utility replacement project. The existing roadway and many of its utilities were installed during the 1940s. Great Lakes was given the challenge of removing the underground sanitary and storm sewers, upgrading the existing water distribution system and paving a new 40 foot wide reinforced concrete roadway. During this past winter four key underground crews rapidly completed the underground work, thereby assuring that the completion date was met.
ODOT
Project 422-01
North Apron Expansion
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
With only weeks left until Christmas, Great Lakes concrete crews completed the final lane placement of the new apron thus ensuring a timely project completion. The 2001 completion date was an integral component of Continental selecting Great Lakes to construct their time critical project.
LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Project 414-01
Rogers Road Bridge
Lake & Cuyahoga Counties
With demolition of the existing bridge complete, Great Lakes structure crews began the installation of the new bridge and retaining wall system.
ODOT
Project 184-01
S.R. 615
Mentor, Ohio
A large excavator was utilized to install the new 60” storm sewer at depths of almost 40 L.F. deep. A dewatering system was instrumental in enabling pipe installation in the saturated soils.
