Runway Construction Phasing

1. Runway Construction Phasing A case study of three recently completed projects at: Greater Binghamton Airport Elmira Corning Regional Airport Syracuse Hancock Int’l Airport Bill Verfuss, P.E.

2. INTRODUCTION • PROJECT OVERVIEW • DESIGN PROCESS – CONSTRUCTION PHASING • RESULTS • CONCLUSIONS – COMMON THEMES

3. Greater Binghamton Airport • Primary RW 16-34 ( 7100’ x 150’) / Secondary RW 10-28 (5000’ x 150’)

4. BGM – Project Scope • Pavement Rehabilitation within RSA • Replacement of RW Edge Lighting System • Shoulder Construction • Pavement Markings / Grooving

5. Greater Binghamton Airport • Design Process, Definition of Phasing Requirements • Owner Meetings: DOA, Operations • Airline Meetings, Station Managers • Airline Schedulers • FAA: Facilities, ATCT • Owner

6. BGM – Final Construction Phasing • Phase I – Shoulder Construction • Nightly Closures from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am • 60 Calendar Days

7. BGM – Final Construction Phasing • Phase II – Mainline Pavement Rehab. • Nightly Closures from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am • 40 Calendar Days (overlap with Phase I)

8. BGM – Final Construction Phasing • Phase III – Lighting/Shoulders within 10-28 RSA • Nightly Closures from 1:00 am to 5:30 am • 7 Calendar Days (overlap with Phase I)

9. BGM – Project Summary • Contractor had difficulty with paving process (material, paving subcontractor). • Project was shutdown for season at the intersection with 10-28, balance was completed in the Spring. • No runway opening penalties, but significant damages accessed for missing completion date. • No aircraft diversions or delays.

10. Elmira Corning Regional Airport • Primary RW 6-24 (7600’ x 150’) • Secondary RW 10-28 (5200’ x 150’)

11. ECRA – Project Scope • Pavement Rehabilitation • Replacement of RW Edge Lighting System • New RW Centerline Lights • Pavement Markings / Grooving • RVR Infrastructure

12. ECRA – Design • Design Process, Definition of Phasing Requirements • Owner Meetings: DOA, Operations • Airline Meetings, Station Managers • FAA: Facilities, ATCT • Contractors • Owner

13. ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase I – 2000’ Displaced Threshold / 1000’ Work Area • Full Access 24/7, 18 Calendar days

14. ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase II - Full Closure, 12:00 am September 6th to 5:30 am September 24th • Opening Requirements

15. ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase III – Intersection Closure 12:00 am to 5:30 am September 12th to 17th • Phase IIIa – Taxiway C Intersection closure from 8:00 pm Sept. 12th to 5:30 am Sept. 17th.

16. ECRA – Final Construction Phasing • Phase IV – Nightly Closures 8:00 pm to 5:30 am (75 Calendar Days from NTP)

17. ECRA – Project Summary • Late start due to OST grant clearance • Subsequent to full closure all CL Light infrastructure, new edge lights, 1st lift of asphalt was in place • Balance of paving, light installations, grooving completed in nightly closures • No aircraft delays or diversions caused by project • No contractor liquidated damages

18. Syracuse Hancock Int’l Airport • Primary RW 10-28 (9000’ x 150’) / Secondary RW 15-33 (7500’ x 150’)

19. SYR – Project Scope • Pavement Rehabilitation • Replacement of RW Edge Lights, RW Centerline Lights, TDZ Lights • Runway Shoulders / Extended Shoulders • Signage Upgrades / Modifications • Arrestor System Concrete Repairs • Pavement Markings / Grooving

20. SYR – Design • Design Process, Definition of Phasing Requirements • Owner Meetings: DOA, Operations • Airline Meetings – Owner • FAA: Facilities, ATCT • NYANG • Owner

21. SYR – Final Construction Phasing • Full Runway Closure for 60 Calendar Days

22. SYR – Final Construction Phasing • Full Runway Closure for 60 Calendar Days • Alternating TW Closures

23. SYR – Final Construction Phasing • Nightly closures within the intersection • 1:00 am to 4:00 am for 3 Calendar Days • Nightly closures for grooving, 11:00 – 5:30

24. SYR – Project Summary • Mid-August to Mid-October schedule • Completed on time, with a full slate of work on the 60th day • Minor signage and electrical vault work outside of 60 day schedule • No aircraft diversions or delays • No damages accessed to the contractor

25. Summary • Communication • Design Process, clearly define the pros and cons of each approach • Remain open, do not force preconceived notions of how the project must get done • Listen: there are a multitude of voices to be heard, each with a unique perspective • Clearly define the project requirements and engage your contractors

26. Questions? William E. Verfuss, P.E. McFarland Johnson Engineers 49 Court Street, Metrocenter Binghamton, New York 13902 607-723-9421 wverfuss@mjinc.com