AIA/CKC June Program- East End Bridge Presentation and Tour

The bridges project has now been under construction of several years. The downtown bridge, now named the Lincoln Bridge is complete. The Kennedy Bridge is being redecked and Spaghetti Junction and the bridge approaches are being reconfigured. Everyone who works downtown has been watching its progress. Meanwhile in the east, the work on the east end bridge, its approaches, and the tunnel are also making significant progress, however this work is mostly out of sight.

Join us for a PowerPoint presentation of the bridges project followed by a tour of the east end bridge. Robert Morphonios, the CEO and Project Director for WVB East End Partners, LLC, representing a consortium of Public Private Partnership (P3) Developers consisting of Walsh, VINCI and BBGI will make the presentation. After dinner and the presentation, as a group, we will then drive over to Transylvania Beach to see the east end bridge up close. Depending on the level of construction activity at the time, we are hoping to be able to walk along the trestle leading to the bridge tower. If we are unable to access the site, Mr Morphonios will describe the work form the driveway of a residence immediately adjacent to the bridge crossing.

Assuming we are able to access the site, all visitors will be required to wear personal protection equipment ( Hard Hat, Class II Traffic Vest, ANSI rate safety glasses, and over the ankle construction boots....no exceptions). Please bring your own equipment. Mr. Morphonios will provide a quick safety briefing before going on site.

Credits: 1 AIA LU | HSW.