projects Category: DEMOLITION, REMEDIATION AND ABATEMENT

CTDOT I-95 INTERCHANGE 74 IMPROVEMENTS

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements Project in East Lyme, CT, involves the realignment and construction of new on- and off-ramps at Exit 74, along with the replacement of the I-95 Bridge over Route 161. These improvements are designed to enhance safety and traffic flow for motorists transitioning on and off the interstate. Manafort Brothers, Inc. was selected as the Prime Contractor to deliver this critical infrastructure project on one of the most heavily traveled sections of I-95.

The mainline highway work spans more than one mile and is being executed in six carefully planned stages. Manafort’s scope includes daily complex traffic control operations, extensive rock blasting and removal, large-scale earthwork, precast concrete retaining walls, soil nail walls, drainage and utility relocations, culvert extensions, wetland establishment, highway lighting, precast barrier installation, and paving. More than 300,000 cubic yards of earth and rock are being excavated to modify the vertical curvature of I-95—improving sightlines, roadway safety, and the vertical clearance at Bridge No. 250 over Route 161. Certain areas of the interstate require cuts and fills of up to 25 feet to accommodate the new roadway and bridge profile.

 

Manafort’s bridge scope includes the multi-stage demolition and reconstruction of I-95 Bridge No. 00250 over Route 161, ensuring continuous traffic operations throughout construction. The project also includes structural modifications to existing Bridge No. 0251 over Latimer Brook, requiring strict adherence to environmental protections and permitting requirements.

 

As Prime Contractor, Manafort has self-performed a majority of the work, including demolition, earthwork, substructure and superstructure concrete, drainage, and roadway construction. Manafort’s extensive heavy highway and bridge experience has positioned the project for safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

BERMUDA ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (ARO)

The Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Project marked Manafort Brothers Inc.’s first international project and was successfully completed in 2022. The project involved the full decommissioning of 11 retired combustion engines, a radiator cooling tower farm, and a 40,000-square-foot powerhouse. Scope of work included the abatement of asbestos-containing materials throughout all retired assets.

 

As part of the effort, Manafort implemented a Bermudian-government-approved alternative asbestos abatement methodology. This approach allowed Manafort and a local subcontractor to safely segregate asbestos roofing materials during demolition and secure them in double-lined containers for offshore disposal.

Much of the work occurred within an active power plant responsible for supplying electricity to the entire island. Four historic diesel generators were dismantled inside the powerhouse without interruption to power services. Manafort also developed and executed a detailed plan to disassemble and remove the radiator cooling tower farm located on the roof of the operating facility. Seven additional diesel generators were removed from the original powerhouse, which remained in use by the utility until demolition began.

 

The project utilized high-reach excavators, specialized equipment, and an integrated waste-management strategy. Concrete generated from demolition activities was processed on-site and reused to backfill foundation excavations and establish final grades. More than 10,000 tons of steel were processed and transported by barge to the United States for recycling.

 

The BELCO ARO Project was completed safely, on schedule, on budget, and without incident—reflecting Manafort’s commitment to quality, collaboration, and disciplined project execution.

CORAM LANE GATE STATION RENOVATION

Manafort Brothers, Inc. was selected to renovate the existing natural gas gate station in Orange, Connecticut, as part of Avangrid/Southern Connecticut Gas’s ongoing efforts to modernize infrastructure and ensure reliable natural gas distribution for years to come. Manafort’s scope included abatement of environmentally impacted materials, restoration of the exterior masonry façade, replacement of the roof, interior renovations including new epoxy-painted walls and floors, excavation for the installation of inlet and outlet piping, and site improvements such as new fencing and paving.

Through careful planning, skilled execution, and a strong focus on safety and quality, Manafort successfully completed the project on time, within budget, and with zero safety incidents.

RIDOT WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER BRIDGE

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation Woonasquatucket River Bridge Design Build Project, located in Providence, involved the full superstructure replacement of the single span Bridge No. 604 on US Route 6. Manafort Brothers, Inc. was selected as the Design Build Prime Contractor to design and construct the bridge replacement on an aggressive schedule.

Demolition work included the removal of the existing bridge superstructure over the Woonasquatucket River using tandem crane picks during an overnight closure. The bridge construction scope of work included substructure concrete rehabilitation, new steel plate girders, a reinforced concrete bridge deck, cast-in-place concrete end posts, approach slabs, highway paving, line striping, landscaping, and maintenance and protection of traffic. As traffic on US Route 6 was required to be maintained with two travel lanes in each direction, all construction was carried out over two stages to complete the work.

 

Manafort served as the Design Build Prime Contractor for the project and self-performed a majority of the work including demolition, excavation, concrete substructure rehabilitation, superstructure concrete, drainage, and roadway construction. Manafort’s extensive design build experience aided in this project being delivered safely, successfully, ahead of schedule. and on-budget.