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Folsom Bridge contract awarded to Kiewit Pacific Company
City of Folsom and Army Corps of Engineers Announce Selection of Folsom Bridge Builder
Commuters driving through Folsom moved a step closer to a smoother commute today when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selected the contractor to build the new Folsom bridge. After an extensive bidding process, the Corps selected Kiewit Pacific Company of Concord, CA to construct the Folsom bridge across the American River downstream of Folsom Dam.
The $74.6 million contract covers the total bridge construction cost. Construction will begin in late January, and the new bridge is expected to open to traffic by the end of 2008. The City and Corps have worked collaboratively to accelerate construction of the new bridge.
“We appreciate the outstanding effort and coordination put forth by Congressmen John Doolittle, Congressman Dan Lungren and Congresswoman Doris Matsui,†said Mayor Andy Morin. “Thanks to their effort, and the Corps’ commitment to expedite the project, Folsom residents, business owners and visitors can look forward to a significant reduction in traffic congestion.â€
The Corps of Engineers will pay approximately two-thirds of the project cost for the bridge. As the non-federal sponsor for the bridge, the City of Folsom will pay approximately one-third of the cost. Folsom’s portion includes Sacramento County transportation sales tax Measure A funds, as well as funding from the California Department of Water Resources and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency.
More at Folsom Today.