Mayor Garcetti Tours Sixth Street Viaduct Site |
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Last month, Mayor Eric Garcetti toured the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project construction site with City Engineer Gary Lee Moore and Julie Allen, Bureau of Engineering's program manager for the project.   |
Bridge Deck Coming Together withTransverse Arch Rib Floor Beams |
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As our crews complete the final Y-Bents on site, we are starting on the Transverse Arch Rib Floor Beams that connect with the Y-Bents. The Bridge Deck will then be installed on top of these horizontal beams. This is the beginning of the parts of the bridge that will be used by cars, bikes and pedestrians. As you can see in the diagram below, there are multiple components that come together to form each section of the new bridge. We'll keep you posted as we add each section and explain how each section is bring the new viaduct to life.
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About the Project |
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The Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project is a new, 3,500-foot long viaduct connecting Boyle Heights and the Arts District across the Los Angeles River. The original viaduct was built in 1932, but had significantly deteriorated due to "concrete cancer"; it was demolished in 2016. The new viaduct will have ten pairs of lit arches, bike lanes and wider sidewalks, along with stairway access and bike ramps connecting to 12 acres of recreational and open space under the bridge. The $482 million dollar project is the largest bridge project in the history of the city. The bridge is funded primarily through the Federal Highway Administration, with additional City support. The viaduct is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. |
The Bureau of Engineering is the City's lead agency for the planning, design and construction management of the City's public buildings and its public infrastructure. Engineering is also responsible for managing permitting for all construction that takes place in the public right-of-way, as well as managing the City's state-of-the-art online mapping system, NavigateLA. Engineering is committed to designing and building environmentally-sustainable projects that include extensive community input. Engineering projects and services support the City's goals of creating a prosperous, livable and safe city for all residents and businesses. Follow us on Facebook (@6thstviaduct), Twitter (@6thstviaduct) and Instagram (@6thstviaduct) And check out our website at www.sixthstreetviaduct.org |
