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RCED-83-165 1 (1983-08-17)

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                TIrglWCTED   . Not to be rele8,0d outside ths oenerai
                OAc@UfntIltg Office except o- the basis of spesifc alpr0al
                hiv #i .f....   of Congressionl. Relations

BY THLE U,S, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE


Report To The

Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr.

United States Senate







Early Decisions And Delays On The

Zilwaukee, Michigan, Bridge Project




T e Zilwaukee Bridge project on Interstate
7 near Saginaw, Michigan, has been con-
troversial since its inception. The $81 mil-
lin project, which is 90 percent federally
f~jnded, has been plagued by delays, revi-
  ons, and other difficulties. In August
  982, a construction mishap caused a near
  colapse, and work on the project has been
  alted until the extensive structural damage
  an be repaired.

  his report discusses (1) the decision to
  r place the existing bridge, (2) consideration
  f alternatives to a high-level bridge, (3) the
  )roject's design phase, including the re-
  uirement that an alternate design be of-
  ered to construction contract bidders, (4)
  he contract bidding phase, including the
  tejection of the original low bid, and (5) con-
  ttruction problems experienced before the
  4ugust 1982 near collapse. A subsequent
  teport will discuss events surrounding the
  construction mishap and its potential im-
  pact on the completed bridge's maintenance
  and safety.




                                                                   121997


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                                         IIJI .AUGUST 17, 1983

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