SAS NEARING COMPLETION
Crews recently completed the fifth lift of the SAS tower – known as the “grillage” – bringing it to 495 feet of its final 525-foot height. Check out footage from fourth tower lift on BayBridge360.
For more information on the SAS tower, visit the SAS tower project page.
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SAS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: May 6, 2011
The final phase of tower construction has begun; the first section of that phase was placed April 15. The cable saddle is scheduled to be placed in May. Find more information on the SAS Tower Page.
Follow the SAS construction on Google Earth.
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BUILDING A BRIDGE TO BUILD A BRIDGE
The Self-Anchored Suspension Span is truly unique, and so is the way we’re building it. Find out why we’re using temporary supports in the latest SAS video at BayBridge360. _
OAKLAND TOUCHDOWN MARKS
RETROFIT MILESTONE
The completion of the Oakland Touchdown’s first phase of construction is another major step toward delivering a world-class bridge to the Bay Area. Read more on the Oakland Touchdown project page. See videos on BayBridge360._
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS SHOOT
AND SCORE WITH NEW SAS LOGO
The Golden State Warriors unveiled their new logo and it’s a slam dunk! The new blue and gold logo depicts the silhouette of the new East Span’s iconic Self-Anchored Suspension Span. Find out more about the new logo and its connection to the Bay Bridge._
AUTODESK DESIGN GALLERY SPOTLIGHTS SELF-ANCHORED SUSPENSION SPAN
A 3D model and visual simulations of the iconic Self-Anchored Suspension Span are prominently featured in the Autodesk Gallery, which showcases innovative design and engineering work. The gallery, located at One Market, Floor 2, San Francisco, is open to the public every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m. _