Exact Planning, Custom Engineering Deliver On-Time Bridge Project in Vienna

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More than 30 years ago, a freeway junction on the Vienna southeast tangent in Austria was built, but never put into operation. As part of a recent redevelopment program, the last bridge section of this “closed exit” would be demolished. Due to an elevated road below and confined space around the tangent, the 43-meter-long, 550 ton bridge could not be demolished in a conventional way. In order to develop a safe solution, the client ASFINAG contacted Mammoet at an early stage. The planning phase of the project started 23 months before execution. Working in continuous contact with the customer, its … Read more

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PCL Construction Celebrates Grand Opening of Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge

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The grand opening of the $35-million Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, was recently celebrated with a fireworks show. PCL Construction served as the general contractor. Named after the longtime Cochrane resident, the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge does what he was best known for: connect the community. The new three-span bridge provides a second connection across the Bow River, providing an alternative route for Cochrane residents traveling from the north and south sides of the town.​ To ensure the successful construction of the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge, the project team took to the water. The team installed in-river … Read more

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