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Wednesday, August 12, T987
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AT LAST: Construction equipment has been moved into Gienfieid as work begins on a new viaduct. Shown here is the deteriorating span that is the only
means in and out of the borough
(Photo by Mike
New Gienfieid Viaduct work begins
By Mike May
A giant crane is the newest feature in Gienfieid these days, poking its elongated form far above the crumbling old viaduct whose days are numbered.
The viaduct — the only means of entering and exiting the river section of Gienfieid Borough — has been of primary concern to borough officials for years. A replacement for this vital link to the outside world has been promised for years, but the process has been slew.
Finally, though, the wait is over.
Bill Marszalek, project engineer, said from start to finish tKe work is expected to take 505 calendar days,and expects to have everything completed by the end of 1988.
Cost of the new span is $3,435,000 — funded with federal and state monies as well as 5-percent of the total coming
from the Public Utility Commission.
Brayman Construction of Gibsonia is the contractor.
Marszalek said that staff of workers -will vary during the course of the pro-ject. At present, about 15 men - are employed at the site.
Preliminary work will include excavation and pile driving. “Nothing out of the ordinary has happened sd far,” Marszalek said. “We’ve hit a few snags, a few boulders here and there, but nothing unusual.”
Nothing unusual for motorists is expected, even those coming in and out of Gienfieid. However, Marszalek says there might be a small inconvenience' sometime next summer when a ramp at the north end of the viaduct at Ohio River. Boulevard will be closed for a time.
As construction was progressing last
week, the Herald happened upon Gail and Peter Ceriiaiisky, veteran Gienfieid residents, who were sitting on the front porch of their East Beaver Street residence.
The Cernanskys said they do not expect’any real”inconvenience from the construction. Although', Mrs. Cernanksy does admit the noise from the construction site nearby does have its effect. “It gets me up earlier in the morning,”'she said with a smile, adding.that this kind of alarm clock seems to agree with her.
Peter Cernansky says that he enjoys being a sidewalk superintendent at the construction now and then,'
Both agree that the viaduct project' is minor compared to Construction for the interstate -.79 interchange that lasted five years. Pointing to the sheer, rocky face of the hillside in the distance ----------	Continued	on Page 2
Inside
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Hills approves flood plain plan
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Editorial plumbs rescue of 'Titanic'
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Firefighters unite in mock rescue scene
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Osborne mom goes, back to school
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