UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLEANING, SEALING THIS WEEK

The University Bridge will be cleaned overnight tonight (August 17) and tomorrow night (August 18) between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. This will be followed by sealing and crack filling, which will take approximately 2-3 nights and will begin later this week.

To ensure minimal impact on drivers, the sealing will also be scheduled for overnight. However, this process is dependent on the weather as the sealant requires that the surface be dry for at least 72 hours before the sealant can be applied.   

Lane restrictions will be in place during washing and sealing for the safety of workers and drivers, and so equipment can access the work zone.

Drivers are further reminded other lane restrictions will be required during off-peak hours on University Bridge this summer for items such as permanent lane markings. Rehabilitation also continues under the bridge deck.

This work is part of the University Bridge rehabilitation project. It was planned to be completed after opening to allow time for the concrete to cure, and to apply sealant and crack-filling epoxy. The washing is required to remove road dirt and prepare the deck surface for the sealant and epoxy. Once clean, sealant is applied to the concrete, then epoxy is used to fill the shrinkage cracks for added protection against sand and salt. 

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews and, for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

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