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A decades-long plan to reinforce the Golden Gate Bridge to withstand major earthquakes is moving into its final phase of construction.
The board governing the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, which manages the span, voted Friday to authorize about $1.01 billion in allocations toward the project, which has surged in cost. It is expected to take more than 10 years to complete.
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The approvals include a $864 million contract with Halmar International LLC, a New York company, plus a $41.3 million contingency for unforeseen expenses. The board also authorized a $141.7 million budget increase, with those funds being drawn from the district reserves.
“To be here today awarding this contract is an exciting step to ensure the bridge is safe for our future
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