HIGHWAY DESIGN AND SAFETY

Our experience in roadways is extensive and we have participated in all phases of design and construction. Dr. Govatos was employed by Deldot to monitor the construction of portions of I-95. Work included inspection of both structures and pavement. His experience continued as a research engineer with DelDot analyzing the environmental impact of major highway corridor projects. As a consultant in private practice, Dr. Govatos has designed many miles of roadway considering both structural and geometric aspects. He was also retained as a consultant by DelDot to analyze concrete deterioration on Delaware's interstate roadways, and was eventually in responsible charge for development of contracts for millions of dollars of roadway reconstruction on I-95, I-295, and I-495.

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We have done numerous traffic studies and entrance designs for some of the largest development projects in Delaware. Analysis includes traffic generation and design of related improvements necessary to minimize impact on adjacent highway systems. Work includes intersection and segment capacity analysis as well as intersection design and signalization. We maintain a complete and supported library of computer software for capacity analysis of roadways identified in the Highway Capacity Manual.

A partial list of examples includes:

Peoples Plaza
This is one of the largest commercial/office complexes in Delaware, consisting of approximately 750,000 glfa. The study had to be coordinated with the Route 896 bypass and part of our work resulted in quantifying ramp volumes for this new alignment.

Rehoboth Shopping Mall
This project included the rezoning of a large tract outside Rehoboth, Delaware. Our work involved a traffic impact study and the design of three major entrances that had to be coordinated with the reconstruction of Route 1.

The Delaware Corporate Center
This project involved a traffic study and entrance design on Route 202, north of Wilmington. These entrances had to accommodate 15 acres of office space and 40 acres of residential units. The complexity of the project was compounded by integrating this site with other development in the area as well as the reconstruction of Route 202.

Pencader Corporate Center
This development, located south of Newark, Delaware, is the largest office/industrial complex in the State. The study performed by us ultimately led to the reconstruction of Route 896.