Demolitions

Hwy 1 Bridge Demolition
and Traffic Management

Ironclad acted as Prime Contractor to Alberta Transportation for the removal and disposal of an existing 3-span concrete bridge structure over the TransCanada Highway that required significant traffic management and detour crossover construction.

KEY DETAILS

Contract Value

$2,563,194

Project Owner

Alberta Transportation

Completion Date

July 2024

Project Role

Prime Contractor

Scope of Work

  • Traffic accommodation.
  • Asphalt milling.
  • Bridge demolition.
  • Disposal of contaminated materials.
  • Common excavation.
  • Asphalt paving.
  • Site restoration.

Resources & Challenges

  • Total Crew: 8 Persons
  • Equipment Used:
    2 Excavators, 1 Loader, 1 Skidsteer, 1 Dozer, 1 Compactor, 8 Highway Trucks.
  • Challenges:
    The project was challenged by significant vehicle traffic that required full-time management and a cross-over detour to be constructed and maintained for the duration of the project.

Project Timeline

//   May 2023

Drilling & Pressure Grouting

//   May 2024

Sheet Pile Core Wall & Concrete Work

//   July 2024

Embankment Structure

//   September 2024

Spillway and Concrete Work

//   October 2024

Final Dam Commissioning

TESTIMONIAL

Ironclad exceeded our expectations of efficiency and professionalism. Their team was a pleasure to work with, consistently delivering high-quality results on time. We highly recommend Ironclad for any earthworks projects.

Nathan Murdoch, P.Eng., Morrison Hershfield | Hwy 1 Bridge