A panel study has revealed that the new Bay Bridge is safe in response to concerns about the bridge's construction. The panel was asked to provide an independent opinion about the bay bridge's safety in light of discussions that a CalTrans inspector submitted fake quality control data.
The Toll Bridge Seismic Safety Peer Reviewed Panel released a report finding no evidence of faulty data on tests checking the structural integrity of concrete in the new Bay Bridge foundation. The panelists also found that the bridge contractor ran a second type of test and found no signs of trouble.
This study reveals the importance of ensuring that bridges undergo extreme inspection procedures to protect the drivers and pedestrians that cross the bridge on a daily basis. This review saved taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, and also ensured the safety of all who use the bridge.
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http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20260493/panel-finds-new-bay-bridge-is-safe-although
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