Airport Road Bridge Gas Main Replacement
The Middlesex Corporation replaced the existing 8″ steel gas main that travels over route 24 on the north side bay of the Airport Road Bridge in Fall River, MA with a new 8″ steel gas main installed with a new 12″ steel casing on the north side bay of the bridge.
Work included 500′ of new gas welded 8″ gas main, 120′ of welded 12″ casing, and installation of two new valves.
By the Numbers
500′ of 8″
Steel Gas Main
120′ of 12″
Steel Sleeve on Bridge
$300K
Project Value
Scope of Work
- Installation of 12″ sleeve on bridge
- Excavation, welding, installation and backfill of 8″ steel gas main
- X-ray testing of 211 welds
- Assist with returning the main to service
Unique Challenges
- MOT was paramount on a major MassDOT roadway; Middlesex worked phases and nights to mitigate impacts and to complete the project on schedule.
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