Thursday, September 18, 2008

I-35 Bridge Reopens

The new I-35 bridge over the Mississippi River has opened just over one year after the truss span collapsed, killing more than a dozen people and injuring 145.

Here's a time lapse video and live camera of the bridge. The new bridge, designed and built by Figg Bridges and Flatiron Construction, was reopened three months ahead of schedule and incorporates additional lanes, is light-rail capable, and is designed to last 100 years. The company will get a bonus of up to $27 million for completing it ahead of schedule.

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