![]() ![]() Next, we measure the back side to 2' 11.25" up from the bottom and then square that line across until it meets the curve we just drew. (This part is easier to see and understand if you watch the video from Step One.) We'll then measure a 6' length of string and tie a pencil to the end and use it to draw the radius on the wood. Once we have it marked, we'll put in a screw and then tie a string to it. Since 2x4s are 3.5" wide, this will give us a 6' radius slope. To lay them out, we start by putting two sheets side by side on the ground and marking the pivot point which is 6' 3.5" from the bottom and 2" in from the side. These are cut from 3/4" plywood and we can get two transitions from one 4' x'8' sheet. For this ramp, we're building four different quarter pipes and each one has a transition on each side. The first bit of construction is to layout and cut the sloped transitions that make up the sides of the ramp. To help keep it level for a long time we put a 3-4" thick layer of gravel underneath each of the footings.įor the rest of the ramp, we'll put 2" thick concrete pavers every 4 feet along the length of the ramp. We use a line level to ensure all 4 corners are level with each other, as well as square and evenly spaced.īecause the ramp is heavy, the foundation will settle a bit over time. Because our yard slopes downhill, the ones at the top get buried quite a bit and the ones at the other end are above ground. We start by laying out exactly where it will go in the yard and then use Concrete Footings (12" x 12" x 8") and put one at each corner. In our case, our yard is neither flat nor level so we had to fix that. It's important that the ramp sits on level ground, so in a perfect world, it would sit either on a flat concrete pad or at the least on a wide level space. Whatever the exact size of your ramp, you're going to need a flat piece of ground to put it. Please remain alert and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.The ramp we're building is 3 feet high, 12 feet wide and 24 feet long. East- and westbound on-ramps at Verrado Way closed at times on Sunday, May 14. Plan on using detours while ramps are closed. Allow extra travel time. Note: Expect closures of ramps connecting I-10 and SR 85 at times this weekend. ![]() Eastbound I-10 narrowed to one lane between SR 85 and Watson Road from 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13, for widening project. I-10 narrowed to one lane in both directions at Verrado Way from 6 a.m. Westbound I-10 narrowed to one lane between Watson Road and SR 85 from 10 p.m.Allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones. Sunday, May 14, for pavement improvement. Westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) narrowed to three lanes (left lanes closed) between Power and Greenfield roads from 9 p.m.Note: Crews plan to reopen Loop 202 in sections as the pavement sealing work progresses on Saturday. Consider using eastbound Germann Road in areas south of Loop 202. Drivers also can consider using local streets including northbound Ellsworth or Power roads and northbound Val Vista Drive. Detours: Eastbound US 60 is an alternate freeway route.Saturday, May 13, for pavement sealing. Westbound SR 24 (Gateway Freeway) ramp to eastbound/northbound Loop 202 closed. Eastbound/northbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) closed between Val Vista Drive and US 60 from 10 p.m.Southbound I-17 drivers also can consider exiting ahead of the closure and using southbound 19th or 35th avenues. Detours: Consider using eastbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) to southbound SR 51 as an alternate freeway route to downtown Phoenix.Monday, May 15, for pavement improvement. Southbound I-17 on-ramps at Union Hills Drive and Bell Road also closed. Southbound Interstate 17 closed between Greenway Road and Northern Avenue from 9 p.m.Another detour to consider: From I-10 in the West Valley, use southbound/eastbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) to reach I-10 beyond the closure.Detour: Consider using eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) at the SR 51 Mini-Stack to southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) in Chandler to reach I-10 beyond the closure.Allow extra travel time and expect heavy traffic. Monday, May 15, for the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Westbound US 60 ramp to eastbound I-10 and the westbound US 60 HOV ramp to westbound I-10 closed. Westbound US 60 off- and on-ramps at Mill Avenue closed. Eastbound I-10 on-ramp at Broadway Road closed. Eastbound Interstate 10 closed between US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) from 10 p.m.On their website, ADOT reported the following closures and restrictions: PHOENIX - ADOT crews are scheduled for a variety of projects all across the Valley. ![]()
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