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I-94 Jackson

The I-94 reconstruction project extends from West Michigan Ave to the M-60 interchange in Jackson, Michigan. VE served as a subconsultant, contributing proposed roadway typical sections, removal and construction plans, 3D civil modeling, profile sheets, guardrail/barrier design and details, grading design with detail grade sheets, acceleration/deceleration lane improvements, ramp terminal enhancements, and special provisions as needed for ramp work. The anticipated project completion is May of 2025.

The first design phase included the Dearing Rd interchange ramp design which consisted of the following:
Preparing Base, Preliminary, FPC, OEC and Final Plans for the ramps at the Dearing Rd interchange.  Work included: 
  • Advancing work plans 
  • Defining specifications
  • Configuring engineering cost estimates
  • Calculating quantities
  • Provided engineering calculations
  • Developing civil 3D modeling
  • Creating profile sheets
  • Generating Guardrail design and detail sheets 
  • Establishing grading design including detail grade sheets
  • Implementing lane improvements
  • Modifying design with special provisions when necessary 
  • Ramp design within the project corridor​

Scope of Services:
  • Attend pre-construction and progress meetings as requested.
  • Provide design assistance for resolving construction-related issues.
  • Modify design plans to accommodate unforeseen field conditions.
  • Review and verify Contractor-submitted shop drawings for conformance with design concepts.

Deliverables:
  • Plan revisions including Form 291 (PDF format).
  • Quantity revisions and cost adjustments (XML format).
  • Stamped shop drawings as required (PDF format).
During the construction phase, VE will provide necessary design support to ensure adherence to project requirements and facilitate smooth project execution.

​I-94 Jackson Design Assistance During Construction (DADC)

VE will be in attendance to any re-construction meetings, provide design assistance regarding Dearing Rd. interchange ramps, review and verification of substitutions or changes by the contractor, and provide design assistance for design modifications and plan revisions to incorporate unforeseen conditions. VE will perform these services for the Dearing Rd. interchange ramps.  In addition, VE will review and verify any substitutions or changes by the contractor. This may include; drawings submitted by contractor to have the limited purpose of checking