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Fri Mar 16, 2018, 02:12 AM Mar 2018

Engineers Who Designed New I-35W Bridge also Designed Collapsed Bridge in Florida [View all]

The engineering company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Miami Thursday also designed the current Interstate 35W bridge.

A PowerPoint designed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation detailing the new I-35W bridge project listed FIGG Bridge Group as the designer.

Last year, MCM, the contractors involved in the pedestrian bridge project at Florida International University, announced a partnership with FIGG Bridge Group for the project.

Flatiron-Mason Joint Venture was the contractor for the new I-35W bridge project.

According to its website, FIGG Bridge Group also designed the Wabasha Freedom Bridge in St. Paul

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http://kstp.com/news/engineers-florida-bridge-collapse-design-interstate-35w-bridge-minneapolis/4827692/
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