Projects

Sagres Construction has completed numerous projects since its inception.

Projects featured on this site are just a few examples that exemplify our wide range of capabilities.

20-Inch Water Main, PRV, and SDWMR

Project Name: 20-Inch Water Main, PRV, and SDWMR
Contract Number:  130070
Owner: DC Water
Location: 17th Street NE

Description:  Replacement of:

  • 5,474.5 LF of 20″- 30″ water main
  • 6,442 LF of 4″-12″ water main
  • 5400 LF of 2″ and smaller water services.
  • Installation a large vault for installation of 20” PRV and electronic reporting equipment installed on the valve.

Project also included copper water service connections both public and private, meter box installation, curb stop/curb stop box installations, concrete pavement, asphalt mill and overlay, brick sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter, stone curb, sodding, valves and appurtenances, PRV, bituminous concrete pavement, and two bus pad replacements. 

Blackburn Road (Rte. 638) Shared Use Path Construction

Project Name: Blackburn Road Shared Use Path
Project Number:  IFB 7017119
Owner: Prince William County, VA
Location: Blackburn Road East of Rt. 1 Intersection

Description:  Construction of a Concrete and Asphalt trail along Blackburn Rd.  Approximately 4000 LF of trail was excavated and installed along the roadside and stream.  In addition to the trail a 200’ section of Boardwalk was added to  tie in with the newly constructed boardwalk at Rippon Landing.  

king Street & Beauregard Street Intersection Improvement Phase 1

Project Name: King Street & Beauregard Street Intersection Improvement Phase 1
Project Number:  ITB 00000590
Owner: City of Alexandria, VA
Location: Alexandria, VA

Description:  Construction work including grading, curb and gutter installation, shoring and construction of retaining walls.

Bridge Replacement on route 727 over crooked run

Project Name: Bridge Replacement on Rt. 727 Over Crooked Run
Project Number: 0727-053-999, M501, B692
Owner: VDOT
Location: .06 Miles West of Rte. 841 Intersection and .014 Miles West of Rte. 841 Intersection

Description:  Replace existing single-lane bridge, built in 1932 with a new structure built to withstand heavier vehicle loads.  In addition, the new bridge boasts higher railings and guardrails on the bridge approaches.

Project required diversion of an active stream and cast in place as well as precast structures with decorative patterns and stain.

Washington & Old Dominion Trail, Custis Trail Safety Improvements Project

Project Name: Washington & Old Dominion Trail, Custis Trail Safety Improvements Project
Project Number: 17-102-7
Owner: Arlington County
Location: South 4 Mile Run Drive at George Mason Dr., Bancroft Sports Complex Entrance and S. Oakland Street Intersections.  Custis Trail located at Rt. 29 from N. Scott Street to N. Quinn St. and N. Oak St. Intersection

Description:  Construction of safety improvements along Washington & Old Dominion, and Custis Trails.  Job is to demo existing sidewalks, trails, and access ramps and provide new ADA compliant ramps and trial.   In addition to the trail work, on 2 intersections new crosswalk signals, street lights, CCTV traffic cameras and control cabinets were to be installed.   One of the intersections includes the demo and replacement of the traffic lights.  

MD 28 at MD 586/MD911

Project Name: MD 28 at MD 586/MD911
Project Number:
Owner: Maryland State Highway Administration
Location: Rockville, Maryland

Description: Base widening, asphalt roadway grinding & resurfacing, storm drainage improvements, curb and gutter installation, handicap ramp upgrades, sidewalk installation, traffic signal reconstruction, signing & markings, traffic barrier replacement, and landscaping.

Levee Restoration Project

Project Name: Levee Restoration Project
Project Number:
Owner: Prince George’s County
Location: Riverdale, Maryland

Description:  The purpose of this project was removal of trees and tree stumps along the PG County’s levee system at various locations.

  • Clearing of existing vegetation, including trees
  • Grinding of Stumps
  • Removal of unsuitable soil and backfill
  • Herbicide application

Notable successes on this project involve it’s timely completion (This project had only 45 days for completion and was spread out at 13 different locations) and overcoming difficult site conditions that requited a lot of creativity to allow us to perform some of the work located on steep slopes.

Wheeler Road at Iverson Street

Project Name: Wheeler Road at Iverson Street Intersection Improvements
Project Number: 813-H (B)
Owner: Prince George’s County DPW
Location: Prince George’s County

Description: This project consisted of widening of Wheeler road, which included construction of new sidewalk and drainage improvements.

  • Removal of existing shoulder
  • Construction of Curb and Gutter
  • Construction of 5’ wide concrete sidewalk
  • Construction of 34” F Shape concrete barrier
  • Construction of stone check dams
  • Installation of COG Inlets
  • Mill and overlay of existing roadway

This project was completed ahead of time and without any major complications.

Anacostia Combined Sewer Separation

Project Name: Anacostia Combined Sewer Separation
Project Number: 050040
Owner: DC WASA
Location: Washington DC

Description:  Main purpose of this project was the separation of Storm Water from the existing sewer system. Project also included the replacement of existing 8” and 6” water mains as well as the replacement of lead water services.

  • 2,000 LF of 6” and 8” Water Main
  • Number of Valves, Fire Hydrants and Domestic Water Services including Lead Service replacement
  • 1,500 LF of Storm Sewer (15” thru 24”)
  • 230 LF of Sanitary Sewer (10” thru 30”)
  • 2,700 LF of Storm Sewer Laterals
  • Storm and Sewer Manholes
  • Restoration of 6,600 SY of Asphalt Pavement

North Gate Park at the Paint Branch

Project Name: North Gate Park at the Paint Branch
Project Number: 050040
Owner: University of Maryland
Location: College Park Maryland

Description:  Pedestrian bridge installation over Paint Branch Stream, at University of Maryland located in College Park, Maryland. Bridge length is 123 feet. Selective clearing and grubbing with selective clearing of brush and invasive with establishing tree protection area and root pruning was required in heavily wooded job site. Installation of concrete & asphalt pathways, conduits, wiring, City of College Park specific light poles, emergency call station, 45 deep caissons, concrete plaza, bus shelter relocation, handrail, storm drain, and landscaping.

16″ HDPE Water Main – Blue Plains, DC

Project Name: 16″ HDPE Water Main
Project Number:
Owner: DC WASA
Location: Washington DC – Blue Plains

Description:   Following are the highlights of this project:

  1. Install 16″ HDPE water main. All joints fused with pipe fusing machine
  2. Replace 21 valves all along the plant.
  3. Install electrical duct bank 2×2 and 3×3
  4. Installation of Light Poles

Alexandria Bridge Maintenance and Repair

Project Name: Alexandria Bridge Maintenance and Repair
Project Number:
Owner: Alexandria Bridge Maintenance and Repair
Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Description: Performed various bridge repairs on four different bridges in Alexandria, Virginia. Work included:

  1. Repairs of different types (cracks, spalls and delaminations)
  2. Replacement of preformed elastomeric joint seal.
  3. Repair of aluminum bridge railing
  4. Painting of structural steel (complete structures and zone painting)
  5. Removal of vegetation and debris around structures

Pedestrian Footbridge over Minnehaha Creek

Project Name: Pedestrian Footbridge over Minnehaha Creek
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Owner: Federal Highway Administration
Location: Glen Echo, Maryland

Description: Repair foundation of the pedestrian bridge. Stream diversion was the major challenge in this project. The project involved underpinning, concrete work, stone masonry etc…

Rehabilitation of Memorial Avenue and Memorial Circle

Project Name: Rehabilitation of Memorial Avenue and Memorial Circle
Project Number: PRA-GWMP 11(2)
Owner: Federal Highway Administration
Location: Arlington, Virginia

Description: This project was at Memorial Ave leading to The Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

Installation of Storm drains across Memorial Ave
Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk
Concrete and Granite curb
Handicap ramps
Roadway reconstruction
 
Part of this project is owned by the Arlington County, which involved installation of a 48″ elliptical sanitary sewer pipe across Memorial Ave.

Water Main Upgrades and Relocation – Gallows Rd and Lee Hwy

Project Name: Water Main Upgrades and Relocation – Gallows Rd and Lee Hwy
Project Number: B76
Owner: Virginia Department of Transportation
Location: Falls Church, Virginia

Description: This project involves replacement of water mains from 4” to 36” in Merrifield area of Falls Church, VA. This is part of the road widening and improvements along Gallows Rd and Lee hwy. Project required coordination between several owner agencies and sub contractors. Completion date – January 2011.

Culvert Replacement at Old Dominion Drive and Pimmit Run

Project Name: Culvert Replacement at Old Dominion Drive and Pimmit Run
Project Number:
Owner: Arlington County
Location: Old Dominion Drive, Arlington, VA

Description:  Project involved replacing and upgrading existing culvert located under the overhead high voltage lines, installing stone retaining wall, storm drain improvements (manholes and pipes), guard rail installation and landscaping.

Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Schuyler Road and Three Oaks Drive at Sligo Creek

Project Name: Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Schuyler Road and Three Oaks Drive at Sligo Creek
Project Number:
Owner: Maryland National Capital Park and Planing Commission
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Description:  Replacement of two existing 50 foot long pedestrian bridges and their footings. Footings are constructed on 15 foot deep helical piles. The bridges are located in densely wooded area, with limited approach and limited overhead clearance.