Road Weather Information Systems Archives

Foundation Drilling for Mast Arms at Broadway/I-95 Interchange

Not All Foundations Are Created Equal, but all play a crucial role:

Just before Labor day weekend, Frazier Signal Technologies installed two pedestrian crossing foundations in Old Town. The intersection of Stillwater and Center Street was the site of the installation. These foundations consist of poured-in-place concrete set in an 18” wide and 4’ deep sonotube. The sonotube is designed to support a 20’ pole.

Once finished, these foundations will uphold signs, buttons, lighting, and beacons for a safer crosswalk. More commonly known as a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). Drilling and pouring these foundations with our own digger derrick took 6 hours and involved a 3-man crew.

Frazier Signal Technologies also supervised foundation drilling by our subcontractor and project partner, HB Fleming. This foundation is one of six drilled shafts needed for mast arms at the Broadway/I-95 interchange. It measured 4’ wide by 18’ deep.

Due to the size and positioning required for the drill rig, work could only be conducted at night. Adhering to allowed ramp and lane closures. Completing the entire process took 4 nights and a team of 12 people. For anyone who has not had the privilege of seeing the HB Fleming crew drill these types of foundations, it is a sight to behold.

Roadway Weather Information Station – Monson, ME.

Today Frazier Signal Technologies finished the third and final Roadway Weather Information Station (RWIS) in Monson Maine at the entrance to the 100 Mile Wilderness trail. The 100-mile wilderness trail is the northernmost section of the 2,179-mile-long Appalachian Trail running from Monson to the Abol Bridge at the base of Mount Katahdin.

The RWIS projects all involve roadwork which requires proper traffic planning, presentation, and communication so employees who work in the roadway can focus on their tasks while others focus on protecting the work area.

Implementing a lane closure (on a corner nevertheless) required three flaggers to control traffic flow, 42 traffic cones to create a 600ft taper, and a 150ft work zone which was supplemented by a 7,000lb RAM 3500 Tradesman protection barrier for employees. Work Zone Ahead, One Lane Road Ahead, and Flagger Ahead signs needed to be placed 1,500ft – 1,000ft and 500ft in advance of the site.

To work in the roadway you need to have comprehensive knowledge of traffic control procedures. It can be a time-consuming process however it is always time well spent. Thank you Lynn for explaining the layout so that we could do it right.

Roadway Weather Information System Installation – Prospect, ME.

Frazier Signal Technologies enjoyed the warm sunny weather at the Prospect scenic turnaround. Today’s project involved a collaborative effort with Campbell Scientific, installing a Roadway Weather Information System (RWIS) for the Maine Department of Transportation. The RWIS handles real-time weather and roadway information and marks the first of three installations – Prospect, Monson, and Clifton.

These are great projects to showcase our multiple talents at Frazier Signal Technologies.

For any roadside electrical needs for your business, agency or municipality may have, feel free to contact us at 207-991-0543 or email lynn@fraziersignals.com.

P.S. If you get the chance, consider crossing the Penobscot Narrows Bridge (background) in the summer, maybe stop by the historic Fort Knox and enjoy an incredible view from the Penobscot Narrows Observatory. Its a great way to enjoy a fun family summer day!