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® October 15 2025 Vol. XXXVII • No. 21
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Kiewit Replaces I-40 Pigeon River Bridge By Cindy Riley
As part of a broader effort, construction crews in North Carolina are replacing Bridge 142 on I-40 over the Pigeon River. The $70.5 million undertaking centers on a critical link for both local and commercial traffic between the Tar Heel state and Tennessee. “Bridge 142 is a vital interstate structure that has served the region for decades,” said Kenny McCourt, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 14 resident engineer. “Like many bridges built during its era, it’s reached the end of its service life. Deterioration from age, increased traffic loads and evolving safety standards have made full replacement the safest, most cost-effective option to ensure long-term reliability and structural integrity.” McCourt explained that timing aligns with available federal and state infrastructure funding. Replacing the bridge now avoids escalating repair costs and unplanned shutdowns. In addition, regional coordination efforts and environmental considerations made this window ideal for minimizing impact to travelers and the river ecosystem. “This is part of the very first CMGC project for NCDOT. It began as a larger program to replace five bridges with early work packages that allowed the contractor to share ownership and assist in design. Three of the bridges in the contract have already been completed.
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Mitigating Risk With Prefab Tech Planning, Down to the Detail, Is Key to Building Success With Modular Components Adobe Stock photo
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Prefab or modular construction can be the solution to eliminate risk and changeability on construction projects. With the use of this construction method, contractors can avoid the possible impacts of fickle weather, transportation glitches and jobsite staging challenges — if the process, from start to finish, is well thought out. Prefabrication demands planning down to the smallest detail, and Differing site conditions, material availability or consideration of every possible project threat. design considerations, no matter how small the dissee PREFAB page 26
crepancy, can render prefab components unusable.