December Meeting - Peace Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Tuesday, December 8, 2020
12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00

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Overview

The Peace Bridge (an international crossing located between Buffalo, NY and Fort Erie, Ontario) is an iconic structure approaching 100 years of age. Since 2012, it has undergone its largest rehabilitation since original construction. Work included the widening of both approaches and the addition of a bikeway across the entire bridge. An overview of the entire project highlighting logistical challenges and why the Peace Bridge Authority committed to the work is described within the presentation. Additionally, common misconceptions regarding traffic delays are refuted and what improvements were instituted during the project to combat future traffic congestion are discussed.

1 PDH Approved

Cost: Free

Speaker: Timothy Coyle, P.E. (Chief Engineer at GPI Inc.)

Timothy Coyle has over 20 years of experience as a structural engineer, specializing in the design and rehabilitation of bridge structures. He is a graduate of the University at Buffalo and began his engineering career in New York City. Tim relocated to Buffalo in 2008 and is currently the Chief Engineer at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) in Buffalo.