NERVES AND TONS OF STEEL.

The article discusses the 2009 renovation of the Alexander Hamilton Bridge (AHB) in New York City by the New York State Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) and a joint venture between contractors CCA Civil Inc., a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corp., and Halmar International. The NYSDOT's efforts to keep traffic flowing during construction, steel used for temporary ramps, and the deterioration of the arch bridge's floor beams are discussed.