Skidaway bridge opening delayed again | savannahnow.com

The deadline for the completion of the arched bridge to Skidaway Island has been extended again after more construction issues have slowed the project.

The contractor, United Contractors, now expects the bridge to be opened to traffic in late September, said project manager Donald Anderson.

The bridge was originally supposed to be opened by Nov. 30, 2012, but work was brought to a halt last August after it was discovered some of the girders put in place did not meet design requirements.

After a delay of almost six months, work resumed in February and the expected completion date was extended to June.

Anderson said workers are pushing as hard as they can, but issues have slowed completion of the project.

“There is not one thing you can put your finger on,” Anderson said.

United Constractors has been paying $1,000 a day in damages for failing to meet the original deadline.

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