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Construction and Inspection
Public works staff manage the construction and inspection of infrastructure projects including Capital Improvement Projects, pavement management, and capital improvements or repairs. A Capital Improvement Project includes engineering design; it follows a detailed project development process for preconstruction activities and includes intersection improvements, roadway widening, bridge replacements, new sidewalks and trails. Pavement management is a program for maintaining and improving the paved roadways using various treatments. Capital improvements and repairs typically only involve a construction phase and include repairs of roadways, sidewalk repairs, bridge repair and maintenance, storm drainage improvements and maintenance projects.
The management of construction projects follow a process of procuring a contractor typically by bidding, preparing a contract document with applicable bonds, mayor and council approval of the contract, determining schedule, notice to proceed to the contractor, inspections throughout the project, final payment and acceptance of the work.
Pavement Management
With assistance from a consulting engineer, the City evaluated all the public paved streets in Milton (with exception of state routes) and assigned a pavement condition index (PCI). Using the PCI, staff was able to create a five-year plan to improve the condition of failing pavements. This is an aggressive improvement program with the goal of increasing the average PCI of the city. Using acceptable industry practices and depending upon the PCI, improvements can include a pavement rejuvenation, asphalt overlay, deep patching or full depth reclamation.
Pavement Preservation Programs and Activities
The term means programs and activities employing a network level, long-term strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and meet road user expectations.
- The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is a numerical index between 0 and 100 which is used to indicate the general condition of a pavement.
PCI was developed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the method is based on a visual survey of the number and types of distresses in a pavement. The result of the analysis is a numerical value between 0 and 100, with 100 representing the best possible condition and 0 representing the worst possible condition.
Milton PCI Values
PCI Rating
Gravel Road Maintenance
Public works operations division routinely grades and maintains the 13 miles of public gravel roadways.
The 2009 CTP reviewed the gravel roads and associated maintenance strategy, costs and recommendations.
Roundabouts
The City of Milton built its first roundabout in 2009 – less than three years after its incorporation – at the Hopewell-Francis-Cogburn Roads intersection. Another 12 have been added since by the City (not including smaller ones within neighborhoods), with more on their way. Why have roundabouts become one of Milton’s signature transportation elements? Because they improve safety, help keep traffic flowing, and fit our city’s feel.
And after a new one opens, the Public Works Department’s work on them doesn’t end. City staff continuously monitor roundabouts by analyzing traffic flow, speed, and safety data, then make adjustments as needed to make them even better.
Bridges
There are 29 bridges in the City that are inspected by GDOT every two years. An additional six bridges do not meet the criteria to be inspected by GDOT and are monitored by the City. In October 2009, Milton completed a bridge audit to determine bridge repair and replacement needs.
Bridges are repaired and maintained in accordance with recommendations provided in the GDOT inspection reports and City's bridge audit. The bridges that are programmed for replacement follow the Capital Improvement Project Development Process.
Some bridge and major stormwater repair projects are required based on deteriorating conditions or emergency repairs.
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