05/10/2024
Congratulations to Richard H. Stanger, PE, and our Transportation Design Team, for receiving the 2024 Project of the Year Award for their part in the design of SR 78, Section 12M in the Lehigh Valley. PCS was presented with this award by colleagues at ASHE East Penn on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Rick and the team presented a complete synopsis of the project to colleagues in attendance.
The SR 0078, Section 12M, project involves the reconstruction of an eight-mile section of I-78 in Berks County. The western project limit is located adjacent to the Maiden Creek Bridge near the Lenhartsville Interchange. The eastern project limit is located just past the Lehigh County Line in Weisenberg Township.
SR 0078 is a divided four lane interstate with an ADT of 48,417 and 35% truck traffic. The project required widening of the inside and outside shoulders, new truck climbing lanes in the eastbound and westbound directions, upgrading of drainage and storm water management facilities, and improved safety features. The existing concrete pavement was replaced with long life concrete pavement while maintaining two temporary lanes in each direction for the duration of construction. Six at grade bridges were replaced, four culverts were widened, and three sound barriers were constructed. Wetland and stream impacts were mitigated at off-site locations. Obtained NPDES and Stream Encroachment permits and prepared right-of-way plans for acquisitions from 80 effected parcels.
PCS was the prime consultant managing a four-member design team on this $168M construction project. PCS performed the overall project management as well as the design of the truck climbing lanes, bituminous and concrete pavements, retaining walls, structures, highway, drainage, and storm water management facilities. PCS also provided topographic survey and development of base mapping.
