Four alternatives are being studied as part of the EIS process, ranging from “no-build” to full reconstruction.

Alternative 1: No Build

This alternative would include routine maintenance of the bridge infrastructure to provide continued operation of the interchange roadways. Construction of a new Route 10 northbound to a Route 6 westbound movement is not included. Repairs would be completed only as needed to address failing structural or functional elements, and to maintain the current load ratings. These repairs would generally include long-term shoring of beams, concrete repairs, roadway expansion joint replacement, and under-deck sheilding to catch falling concrete. Repairs would not address functional and Code deficiencies, such as the lack of seismic design requirements, superelevation(adequate cross slope) of the roadways, or substandard widths, nor would they address ever-increasing truck weights. Total replacement of the interchange bridges would not be addressed, even though it would inevitably be required.