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| Skanska to refurbish the Roosevelt Island Bridge in New York City Skanska has secured the contract to refurbish the Roosevelt Island Bridge in New York City. The contract amount, totaling USD 86.5 M, approximately SEK 635 M, is included in order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2006. The customer is the New York City Department of Transportation. The Roosevelt Island Bridge, constructed in 1955, is a lift span bridge that is opened by raising the 127-meter center span 30 meters between two towers. The bridge, with a total length of 410 meters, spans the East River East Channel to link the borough of Queens with Roosevelt Island. The bridge has two vehicle lanes and a pedestrian walkway. The scope of the contract encompasses total refurbishment of both the main bridge and the approaches, including replacement of bridge deck, the lifting machinery and cables and other installations. The project also includes replacing the approach bearings with seismic bearings. Work will begin in the near future and is scheduled for completion within 35 months. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |