MBP provided construction management and inspection services for the Dominion Boulevard Improvement project, the largest locally administered project in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This project transformed a two-lane road into a four-lane limited access, divided, toll highway composed of three new grade-separated interchanges and a twinspan bridge, crossing the Elizabeth River and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The existing two-lane draw span steel bridge was replaced with two parallel 5,000-linear-foot, two-lane, 95-foot high-rise fixed span bridges. Along a 3.8-mile corridor, the existing Dominion Boulevard was widened from two lanes to four lanes. The project includes nine bridge structures. With a 95-foot vertical clearance for navigation, the two larger bridge structures (northbound/southbound) over the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River have a 730-foot main span girder consisting of three, post tensioned, haunched girder units with spans of 222.5, 285.0, and 222.5 feet with, and one fender system consisting of 96 driven steel piles and a 10-foot, four-inch shared use path. The twin bridges over Cedar Road have a three-span spliced girder unit with spans of 151, 200, and 151 feet with a single point urban interchange diamond configuration. Unique facilities included the construction of a new, state-of-the-art automated toll collection system for this new crossing of the Elizabeth River which will fund the elimination of heavy traffic congestion along this corridor with the complete elimination of interference from the current bridge openings and existing traffic lights.

“With your help we made history. The project was delivered not only on-time and within budget, but it was also the largest project the city has ever undertaken and the largest locally administered project in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia. After four years of construction, after building nine bridges, one of the most important things to us and the city is that everybody went home at the end of this project. That’s truly a testament to your management, to your emphasis on safety, and to all the hard work that you and your staff did. I thank you for all that work and look forward to working with you on future projects here in the City of Chesapeake.”
Earl Sorey, PE
Assistant Director of Public Works
City of Chesapeake

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MBP provided comprehensive construction engineering and inspection services for the largest roadway transportation project administered by Loudoun County and their first VDOT locally administered project. Services included construction management services during the pre-construction and construction phases, scheduling and estimating support, risk management and analysis, contract administration, utility coordination, quality assurance and quality control testing, and inspection.

This project consisted of the construction of a new single point urban interchange (SPUI) on Route 7, just west of the existing Route 659 (Belmont Ridge Road) signalized intersection. Construction of the interchange allowed for the elimination of the signalized intersection, resulting in a free flow facility on Route 7 from Ashburn Village Drive to Battlefield Parkway. In addition, it included the realignment of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) approximately 400 feet west of the existing alignment, which allowed for construction of an improved vertical profile while minimizing disruptions to motorists on existing Route 659 during construction. Route 7 auxiliary lane and ramp improvements were designed to accommodate a future widening to eight lanes, consistent with the Loudoun County Countywide Transportation Plan, and Route 659 was designed to accommodate a future median widening from four lanes to six lanes. Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations were provided on Route 659 through the inclusion of 10-foot-wide shared-use paths along both the northbound and southbound lanes. A signalized intersection was constructed at the SPUI above Route 7, and new or modified signals were constructed on Route 659 at the Gloucester Parkway and Promenade Drive intersections. Roadway lighting was installed at the SPUI and on Route 659 to provide illumination for the turning movements at the signalized intersection. The project required complete compliance with all applicable permits and other regulations, including environmental control and compliance with wetlands permits, grading permits, and all other applicable environmental permits.

MBP provided construction engineering and inspection services for VDOT’s Southgate Interchange project. The Southgate Interchange project enhanced the roadway network surrounding Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, by delivering a new gateway that significantly improved traffic flow and safety on Route 460 entering Virginia Tech’s campus. The existing signalized intersection at the U.S. Route 460 Bypass and Southgate Drive was replaced with a diverging diamond interchange and Southgate Drive was realigned to connect to the new interchange. When it was opened, the diverging diamond interchange on the Route 460 Southgate Connector project was the fourth of its kind in Virginia and only the second in the western portion of the state.

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MBP provided construction management services including on-site management and inspections, project documentation, and quality control and independent assurance testing. This significant project expanded both roads to four lanes to help ease Virginia traffic congestion between Suffolk and Chesapeake. It consisted of the complete reconstruction of approximately 1.5 miles of the existing two-lane road with a new divided highway with two lanes in each direction. The project was split between the cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk with two sets of plans and two different designers which required cohesive planning and execution between the two cities. Construction also included a bio retention basin and three stormwater retention ponds, drainage systems improvements, utility relocations, intersection improvements, a 10-foot, multi-use path, and landscaping enhancements.

The project was completed while working around a 90-inch live oak tree estimated to be more than 300 years old. Storm drainage improvements for the roadway were designed around preserving this magnificent tree. The project further protected this tree during construction by including an ISA Certified Arborist to care for and protect the tree. This tree is currently the fifth largest live oak tree in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

During construction, MBP reviewed all change order proposals and delivered an average of 18% savings through their evaluation process.

“MBP set a good example for completing a project this size on time. Appreciate everyone’s work on this important project working with two cities at the same time!”
Sam  Sawan, PE, CSM
Assistant City Engineer
City of Chesapeake

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MBP provided inspection and construction documentation services. Known as one of the worst bottlenecks with some of the largest potholes and considered a safety hazard by commuters and city officials alike, improving the Todds Lane/Big Bethel Road Intersection was a much-needed state and federally-funded locally administered project. When it was discovered that the road-widening project needed traffic signal work not easily constructed without additional phasing, MBP implemented a tailored project document system designed specifically for LAP projects, that increased collaboration and transparency among stakeholders and led to a solution that avoided schedule delays and additional design costs. The project was completed 10 days prior to the original contract completion date and yielded a $372,000 cost savings.

The project involved the widening of the intersection to provide one additional turn lane and a median on each leg. A five-foot-wide sidewalk was constructed in the widening areas where the sidewalk existed and utilities were relocated as necessary and occurred within right-of-way or easements. The widening of the intersection resulted in the need to extend the culvert over Northampton Canal by approximately 40 feet on the south side. The project included asphalt paving, curb and gutter, stormwater drainage, medians, intersection signalization, pavement markings, erosion and sediment control, and demolition.

“Your thorough knowledge of the project and positive team outlook was invaluable when addressing citizens’ concerns. It was a pleasure dealing with MBP professionals on this project. Your team was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure quality completion with every task. We are grateful for the huge role MBP had in the success of this project.”
Michael S. Hodges, PE
Engineering Manager
City of Hampton

MBP provided construction inspection and constructibility review services for Hanover County on this road extension project. The project consisted of building a new road to connect Atlee Road to Atlee Station Road near Warren Avenue. This project involved the construction of a new bridge over the CSX rail line at Cool Spring Road, a new pre-cast structure over Cool Springs Road, and created new intersections at Cool Spring Road and Atlee Station Road. The project required extensive phasing and multiple traffic detours. Features of work included clearing, erosion control, bridge construction, embankment, pavement, pedestrian features, and landscaping.

MBP has been involved in all aspects of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, also known as the Silver Line, as part of the project management support services team, including management of Phase 1 task orders to complete the punchlist, construction support for both Packages A and B, project controls support including a scheduler and several estimators, turnover and closeout management, and contracts support. The Silver Line Metrorail project is a 23.1-mile extension of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Metrorail system in the rapidly growing Dulles Corridor. The project will add 11 stations, and it includes the construction of a new rail yard on Dulles Airport property and procurement of 128 railcars. Phase 1 of the project included five new heavy rail stations along 11.7 miles, extending the existing system from the East Falls Church to Wiehle Avenue in Reston, Virginia, and a tunnel in Tysons Corner and rail yard at West Falls Church. Phase 2 continues 11.4 miles from Wiehle Avenue to eastern Loudoun County, adding six stations with one running through Dulles International Airport. Additionally, both phases included roadway improvements, surface and garage parking facilities, relocation of existing utilities, stormwater management, traction power sub stations, station platforms, kiss and ride stations, pedestrian bridges, at grade and elevated guideways, and support infrastructure.

MBP provided full-time, on-site supervision and project management services.  The project involved the complete restoration of a 180 year-old stone bridge. The double-arched, stone bridge with a humped back was built between 1810 and 1830 when the Snickers Gap Turnpike was being constructed. The bridge was dismantled and reassembled stone-by-stone.

MBP provided complete construction management and inspection services including quality assurance, quality control, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control compliance, and extensive CPM schedule review. MBP worked with the contractor to develop enhancements to the construction phasing which resulted in significant schedule improvement. Prior to construction, MBP developed pre-bid CPM schedules and performed constructibility review of the plans and phasing. This project consisted of the first braided collector-distributor lanes in the urban Hampton Roads area. This phased construction project included nearly six lane miles of concrete paving with expansion of I-64 from six lanes to 14 lanes, four new interstate bridges over existing roadways and railroads, asphalt paving, mechanically stabilized earth walls, demolition and replacement of the existing Battlefield Boulevard bridge over I-64, sound barrier walls, box culverts, signage, utility work, landscaping, and the completion of the fiber optic traffic management system.

“The Battlefield Boulevard project met all performance metrics, not an easy task on a complex $100,000,000 interstate interchange and widening project. The MBP team reduced the complexity through innovation and creativity. Your attention to the details of traffic flow in the area revealed the need for additional weave lanes at the 1-464 interchange, which you then designed and implemented. This cost-effective solution has permanently improved traffic flow, again a solution that will reduce incidents, and mitigate congestion. This speaks not only to construction management expertise but also the high emotional intelligent quotient necessary to lead the team of contractors, designers, utilities, other governmental agencies, and the public to a successful project for the Commonwealth. Thank you for your active role in fulfilling our mission; Keep Virginia Moving.”
Mark E. Cacamis, PE, CPC
District Construction Engineer
Formerly with VDOT

As part of the program management team, MBP provided assistance to VDOT with independent review and evaluation of contractual documents prior to VDOT executing the comprehensive agreement with the design-build team. Analysis included cost estimating, review of technical requirements, quality assurance program requirements, and other contractual language. During the design and construction phases, MBP provided review of submittals and development of the independent assurance and independent verification programs for oversight of the concessionaire’s quality assurance program. MBP also provided support to the program management team in areas of on-site construction management and inspection, project controls, budget management, and CPM schedule review and analysis. This project consisted of a new two-lane, immersed tube tunnel under the Elizabeth River parallel to the existing Midtown Tunnel, maintenance and safety improvements to the existing Midtown Tunnel, minor modifications to the interchange at Brambleton Avenue/Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk, maintenance and safety improvements to the existing Downtown Tunnel, and extending the MLK Expressway from London Boulevard to Interstate 264 with an interchange at High Street. This design-build, public-private partnership project includes the requirement for the concessionaire to design, build, maintain, and operate the facilities for 58 years.

MBP provided on-site construction management and inspection services including contract management, documentation control, CPM scheduling, and other support services. The project involved the replacement of an existing 3,000-foot continuous beam bridge on Route 147 Huguenot Road, over the James River, CSXT Railroad, Kanawha Canal, and forested wetlands. Phased construction required the new bridge to be constructed west of the existing bridge and realignment of Huguenot Road and Westham Station Road. The existing bridge remained in service as part of the new bridge was constructed. Relocation of existing utilities included a 48-inch sanitary force main, a 42-inch sanitary main, and gas and water lines. The project also included the construction of mechanically stabilized earth walls, new storm drainage systems, and one mile of approach roadways constructed of asphalt. The project involved safety concerns related to construction from a high elevation, over water and within a highly travelled roadway. These issues, in addition to normal construction risks, required a team dedicated to maintaining a safe work site for the construction team and the public.

MBP provided quality assurance management services during the design and construction phases; and quality assurance inspection and testing, and project records management services during the construction phase. The project consisted of the construction of a new diamond interchange for Route 29/460 and Odd Fellows Road. Project elements included a new bridge over a divided highway, improvements to existing Odd Fellows Road, and the construction of two new roundabouts.

MBP provided construction phase quality assurance services on the Zion Crossroads project. This design-build project was located at the interchange of Route 15 and I-64 with the purpose to improve traffic operations and increase safety at the interchange and along Route 15. Improvements made included reconstruction of approximately 0.63 miles of existing roadway to accommodate a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) with I-64, installation of new signals, installation of new ramps on I-64, and widening and reconstruction of existing ramps and terminals to accommodate the DDI.

“MBP was a thoroughly innovative partner on this project. They fully embraced their role in providing exceptional Quality Assurance Management (QAM) at every level. MBP envisioned and implemented a construction management program on this project not previously utilized on other Department D-B projects. They conducted weekly QAM meetings not just with their own QA staff, but included the D-B contractor’s QC inspector, and the Department’s owner verification staff. MBP convened these meetings to assist and coordinate the inspection and testing efforts of all parties over the following week, so that work requirements were known, testing goals were met, supplemental inspection efforts could be provided, and a cohesive Team environment was fostered.”
Gregory J. Cooley, PE
Culpeper District Design-Build Area Construction Engineer
VDOT