Project reports
26 Sep 14
Cianbro agrees price to build Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
Cianbro has reached a tentative price agreement with the Maine and New Hampshire departments of transportation in the USA to build the replacement Sarah Mildred Long Bridge for US$158.5 million.
The contractor was appointed to the project two years ago prior to the start of the design of the opening bridge, which has been carried out by Figg and Hardesty & Hanover.
“We are satisfied with this tentative agreement,” said MaineDOT Commissioner David Bernhardt. “Through tough negotiations on behalf of the taxpayers, a fair price for the replacement of this bridge was reached and I am confident the residents of Maine and New Hampshire will be proud of the work to come.”
Use of CM/GC (construction manager/general contractor) procurement method was approved in August 2012, allowing Cianbro to be appointed and to provide feedback during the design phase.
In November 2012, Figg and Hardesty & Hanover signed a contract to design the new bridge as well as coordinate shareholder and public input meetings.
The new bridge has been designed with long, open spans using 11 fewer piers than the existing bridge. In addition, there will be less disruption to the travelling public as there will be faster and fewer openings of the bridge due to its increased height for marine traffic.
Construction is due to begin this year, with the new bridge expected to open to motorists in August 2017.
