LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) July 05, 2022
WHO: HNTB’s Michael Jones, PE, SE, principal engineer, and David J. Graue, AIA, LEED AP, Los Angeles studio leader, will be available for on-site interviews, before and after the press event. They will address architectural design elements, state-or-the-art seismic and structural enhancements, and innovative technical aspects incorporated into the Viaduct.
WHAT: Media opportunity for one-on-one interviews with HNTB’s architect and project engineer at the press event. HNTB has served as architect-of-record and engineer-of-record since the Sixth Street project began and can highlight unique structural and design innovations not visible.
WHEN: 5 PM – 6:30 PM Friday, July 8, 2022, prior to start of the press event and following the event.
WHERE: Sixth Street Viaduct, Boyle Ave and Whittier Blvd in Boyle Heights.
WHY: Largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles is nearing completion and opening soon. Dubbed “The Ribbon of Light,” the new 3,500-foot span connects historic Boyle Heights to the Downtown Arts District. The iconic 1932 original bridge was demolished in 2016 when it became seismically deficient and in danger of collapse.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and construction contractors. With 108 years of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program and construction management. For more information, visit http://www.hntb.com, or follow HNTB on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
