Texas DOT says crews from joint venture contractor Flatiron/Dragados LLC can lift
delta frames into place and continue construction of the main span
towers.
Work on the bridge towers remains suspended, but the contractor will begin remobilizing cranes this month with officials anticipating full dispute resolution.
The Gordie Howe will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and fifth-longest in the world, easing congestion at the busiest crossing between the two countries.
The Gordie Howe will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and fifth-longest in the world, easing congestion at the busiest crossing between the two countries.
Work was suspended on the project's cable-stayed portion based on unspecified safety concerns over the planned installation of some bridge structure elements.
Spain-based firms anticipate reaching commercial and financial close on contract for reconstituted P3 project completion in February, with full-scale construction set to begin soon after.