Launching of the Alvares viaduct in Asturias, Spain, is on track for completion at the end of October. Specialist subcontractor ALE Lastra has completed the first phase of the launching for contractor ACS/Dragados on schedule. The bridge, designed by Torroja Engineering, has a total length of 384m, main span of 105m, six piers and incorporates 2400t of steel in its composite deck. The first phase of launching involved a total length of 235m from one abutment; the remainder will be carried out from the other side.