Use of precasting will now enable the US$133 million project to be completed in 2017.

The plan involves the use of 30,660m2 of precast concrete deck panels to renovate the elevated portion of the highway, running from East 138th Street to the Macombs Dam Bridge. As well as quality-control benefits, the process will also improve durability by reducing the number of joints. Additionally, there will be fewer activities on site, resulting in less overall noise and construction traffic in and around the project area.

Project contractor Tully Construction expects the work to be substantially completed by late summer 2017.