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The historic Glen Island Bridge is officially reopened nearly six months ahead of schedule. Originally built in 1930, the bridge serves as the only access point to Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, New York. To maintain access during construction, Kiewit designed and built a temporary bridge with a movable bascule span while crews rehabilitated the permanent structure. Work included steel girder repairs, installation of new floor beams and a concrete bridge deck, upgrades to the bridge’s electrical and mechanical systems and improvements to sidewalks and pedestrian railings. “Kiewit is proud to have successfully rehabilitated this historic bridge while preserving its character and improving long-term performance. This work required close coordination among the County, project partners and our crews through every phase of construction. The dedication and expertise demonstrated by our craft professionals throughout the project played a critical role in reaching this milestone safely and efficiently.” — Kiewit Project Manager Zane Pointon Crews will continue work this summer to remove the temporary bridge. Congratulations to our client, partners and the entire project team on the project’s success!