Jim Parsons

Vegas-LA High-Speed Rail Line Can Use Interstate 15 Right-of-Way

Jim Parsons

July 8, 2020

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Caltrans enters agreement with private entity XpressWest.

Despite Unresolved Design Issues, Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge Construction Continues

Jim Parsons

June 30, 2020

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More than six months after design work was halted on its signature cable-stayed main spans, construction of the new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas, has pressed ahead, even as uncertainties shroud its ultimate cost and completion schedule.

Structural Cracks, Severe Corrosion Shut Down Florida Bridge

Jim Parsons

June 17, 2020

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Both Roosevelt Bridge spans were closed on June 17 out of an abundance of caution.

Michigan Court Upholds Building Controversial $500M Oil Pipeline Crossing

Jim Parsons

June 17, 2020

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Court says Enbridge project is legal, despite opposing claim by current Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and project foes; design-build team proceeds as state appeals to higher court.

Coronavirus and Construction

Virus Issues Ground Nearly $1B of Tampa Airport Projects

Jim Parsons

June 7, 2020

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Airport will defer or cancel close to $900 million in projects in next four to five years, with delayed construction of the $690-million Airside D terminal the biggest casualty.