Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Shifts to New Construction from Demolition

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Skanska its joint-venture partner Stacy and Witbeck will begin construction of foundations for the new Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles, California, this this month.

This is a significant milestone for the project which, until now, has primarily consisted of the demolition of the previous structure.

Foundation work will commence immediately and conclude late in 2017. Numerous foundations will be drilled, utilizing thousands of cubic yards of concrete and millions of pounds of reinforcing steel. This work will be followed by construction of the distinctive “Y” columns and the viaduct superstructure. HNTB is the designer of the project. The structure, with expected completion in 2019, is destined to be a significant landmark for the city.

The Sixth Street Viaduct connects the Arts District and Boyle Heights, two communities vital to the growth of the downtown area. SSW is committed to working with area business leaders and residents to increase local involvement for employment and subcontracting opportunities.

Along with joint venture partners, Skanska is under way on work for the new Regional Connector and West Side Purple Line Extension for LA Metro. Additionally, its joint venture with Steve P. Rados Construction recently completed the Expo Line Phase 2 extension to Santa Monica, an Envision Platinum-certified project. Skanska crews are also working on projects at LAX Airport and a confidential manufacturing facility in the South Bay.

Rendering courtesy of Michael Maltzan Architects.