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Ka BOOM! "Safe" Blasting of White Plains Begins April 14
Posted on Tuesday, April 01 @ 00:52:03 EDT by jfbailey
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WPCNR BUMPER TO BUMPER. From New York State DOT Public Relations. April 1, 1008: The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced that rock blasting along the I-287 corridor would resume on Monday, April 14, 2008 adhering to additional safety measures following an investigation of last October's blasting incident that resulted in localized property damage.
Following an extensive evaluation of the incident, NYSDOT has implemented new safety
mandates, including limiting the length of drill holes, extent of the blasting, and the use of
modified drilling techniques in the setting of explosives to improve accuracy. In addition, both the
building of a rock and soil berm to absorb the energy of any flying debris and the presence of an
onsite NYSDOT geologist to ensure all blasts are made in a conservative fashion will be required.
NYSDOT contracts with expert, licensed blasters to conduct blasting on NYSDOT projects. It is
the responsibility of the licensed blaster to design all operations involving the use of explosives in
a way to prevent damage and impact on the surrounding area, whether it be peopleīs homes,
automobiles or individuals. No specific fault was found in the design of the October 3 blast.
Having traced the root cause of the incident to geologic factors in the rock, NYSDOT is
introducing specific, additional measures to improve safety and avoid future incidents.
"As a result of this incident, it is important to reassure both the residents of the affected area, as
well as all regional motorists who depend upon the Cross Westchester Expressway for their daily
travel," said NYSDOT Region 8 Director Joan Dupont. "The improved safety measures will not
only serve to help protect the publicīs safety, but will enable the project to advance in a more
efficient and productive manner, thereby contributing to its timely completion. In the meantime, we
would like to thank the public for their continued patience and cooperation as these necessary
roadway improvements are being made."
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