Located in the heart of a quaint community, Alden-Crittenden Road (County Road 1), which was originally scoped for a milling and overlay, was found to have irreparable pavement and required crucial repairs to improve conditions for both drivers and pedestrians.
Client
Erie County Department of Public Works
Location
Village of Alden, New York
Total Project Cost
$1.6 M, plus $288 K for the waterline betterment
Project Type
Roadways, Streetscapes
Completed
2021
Size
0.5 miles
Services
Civil/Site Engineering, Transportation Engineering
Key Contact
Matthew Smullen
Thorough site inspections showed that asphalt rehabilitation would not offer long-term durability for the roadway, which is often used as a thoroughfare for heavy-loaded vehicles. The pavement was ultimately fully reconstructed, which involved excavating the existing road, including the subbase, and installing a new foundation with asphalt laid on top.
To further enhance pedestrian access, the road now features ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, fresh pavement striping and clear signage.
Additionally, improvements were made to the Village of Alden’s waterline through a betterment, which involved transferring water services and side street tie-ins from a 6-inch 100-year-old waterline to a 12-inch waterline that the Village installed in the 1970s. One Contractor was deployed for both the road and waterline projects, resulting in cost savings for the Village.
