A joint venture between Californian contractor Granite and civil engineer Kraemer North America has won a $113m project from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to remove and replace the Lafayette Bascule Bridge, which spans the Saginaw River in Bay City.
The project will be financed by the MDOT and the Federal Highway Administration, with the scope of work including demolition of the existing structure, cofferdam construction and the installation of substructure and bascule piers, structural steel, machinery, bridge house and approach spans.
Michael Punches, Granite’s vice president of regional operations, said: “This marks our third bascule bridge project in Bay City, Michigan, and presents the next challenge for our dedicated team that has already achieved success on the first two projects.
“We are particularly excited to be collaborating with the MDOT for the first time. This partnership will deliver a brand-new bascule bridge for the community.”
Work on the project is due to begin in the Autumn of 2024 and be completed in the Summer of 2027.
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