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Post-tensioning the new I-5 Empire Avenue bridge involved the installation of high-strength steel tendons in the concrete to give the bridge additional strength. The strands are installed in ducts and placed under tension to exert force.
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https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI September 18, 2019 2:55 pm
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The new I-5 Empire Avenue interchange is scheduled to open to traffic this month. Final testing was completed recently at the pump station which will prevent flooding at the underpass during heavy rain.
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https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI September 17, 2019 5:23 pm
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I-5 Empire Avenue interchange is scheduled to open to traffic on the night of Sept. 29. The next night, long-term closures will start for some I-5 ramps at Burbank Blvd. See detour routes here and at
https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI. Schedule is subject to change. #Burbank
https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI. September 16, 2019 5:29 pm
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On I-5 at Empire Avenue, crews are shown in August as they worked on the rebar (reinforcing bars) before the concrete was poured for the new bridge for I-5 carpool lanes. The Empire interchange is scheduled to open in September.
https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI September 14, 2019 4:50 pm
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Latest estimate is the new I-5 Empire Avenue interchange will open for traffic on the night of Sept. 29 (Sunday) and three I-5 ramps at Burbank Blvd will close on the next night, Sept. 30. Schedule is subject to change.
https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI September 13, 2019 12:05 am
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Traffic Advisory! The new I-5 Empire Avenue interchange will open this month in Burbank!
Soon afterward, three I-5 ramps at Burbank Blvd will be CLOSED for construction! Detours & details are below. Exact dates will be announced soon.
https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI September 10, 2019 11:27 pm
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Crews are completing the final steps before the I-5 Empire Avenue interchange opens to traffic later this month. Soon, crews will be working at a new location, the Burbank Blvd bridge over I-5 in #Burbank.
https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI https://t.co/xA5vA0m3BI September 10, 2019 1:58 pm
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September 8, 2019 5:09 pm
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September 7, 2019 3:46 pm
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On I-5 at Empire Ave., reinforcing bars cover the future bridge deck (top surface of bridge); after the concrete is poured it's covered by fabric to help it cure properly; & a view of the concrete. This bridge is for new carpool lanes on I-5.
https://t.co/xA5vA0DF0i https://t.co/xA5vA0DF0i September 6, 2019 10:31 pm
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