MLK Bridge Targeted Repairs (UPC No. 107108)

The City of Richmond is accepting bids for the rehabilitation of the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Bridge on Leigh Street over I-95, US Rte. 360 and CSX in the City of Richmond, VA, (UPC 107108) to provide general contracting services that include, but are not limited to furnishing all materials, supervision, and labor required to complete the rehabilitation plans as specified.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge also known as the Leigh Street Viaduct opened in 1976 to connect Church Hill and the East End to the city center and reduce congestion on Broad Street. The bridge spans 2151 feet from Leigh Street on the west side of Shockoe Valley to O and Mosby Streets on the east side of the valley. The bridge reaches 107 feet at its highest point and allows for vehicular and pedestrian traffic over I-95 and the CSXT railway.

To maintain this crucial connection, the City of Richmond has developed plans to rehabilitate the bridge. The work includes splice plate strengthening with bolt replacement at isolated locations; zone coating areas of the bottom flange; repair of access hatches throughout the structure; installation of bird netting/mesh at expansion joint locations; manhole repair and waterproofing; replacement of joints (modular and preformed); structural steel repairs to stiffeners (bearing and intermediate); drain cleaning; access (under bridge) walkway repairs; and sealing of various deck penetrations