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Temporary support failure at Lathem Street bridge delays project; DOT and DNR inspections completed
Summary
Contractor falsework failed during a concrete pour on the Lathem Street bridge, dropping a portion of the deck into the river; the city, DOT and DNR inspected the site, crews removed material, falsework was re-engineered with added supports and rebar cages, and staff now expect a potential late-July completion (down from a Sept. 3 original date).
City staff reported a construction failure during a concrete deck pour on the Lathem Street bridge that caused the temporary support system to shear, slump and drop some concrete into the water.
Why it matters: The incident caused material to fall into the river, required environmental coordination with the DNR and DOT inspections, and shifted the construction schedule; the city escalated inspections and required…
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