CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Crews working on the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project reached a milestone since resuming construction Dec. 15.
It's easy to miss if you don't know what to look for, but under the center of the bridge's main span and supported by a blue framing structure is what is known as a delta frame.
Design flaws in the delta frames, which serve as support frames for the bridge's main span, were one of five issues that prompted the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to halt all work on the bridge July 15.
On Tuesday, crews lifted the delta frame into place, and, on Wednesday, the installation was completed.
"It's very big news for the project," said TxDOT Public Information Officer Rickey Dailey. "We're back on track. The project is moving forward."
Dailey said the bridge's continued progress shows Flatiron-Dragados' commitment to stick to the bridge's completion schedule. The bridge now is scheduled to be finished in 2025.
"The demolition of the old bridge will take about a year after that," he said.
Crews hope to install the back delta frame structure by next week.
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