Emil Anderson Construction with Klohn Crippen Berger and Urban Systems Ltd were contracted to replace the existing Vedder Bridge with a new structural steel tied-arch structure. The update provided increased flood clearance, wider lanes, and new multi-use pathways. In addition to the bridge structure, the project scope included realignment of the approaching roads, relocation of existing utilities, and construction of a new single-lane roundabout. Of the three teams that submitted responses to the RFP, EAC’s proposal received the highest technical score and was well under the city's budget.
“It is a pleasure to highlight these design-build projects that not only got the job done in time and on budget, but include a high level of innovation. The results underscore the benefits of design-build—the team approach—as a project delivery method.”
- Gary Bale, CDBI chair, on the 2018 award winners
The Vedder Bridge Replacement Project won numerous awards for its innovative design and minimal disruption to the environment and traffic flow. In addition to winning the 2018 CDBI Design-Build Award of Excellence in the major structural project category, it received the following accolades: