Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge, Rhode Island

Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge spans the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. It consists of three main segments: a cast-in-place concrete trestle structure, heavy-lift precast approach spans, and a cast-in-place cantilever main span. The project encountered differing site conditions in pile placement (excessive driving necessary), defective concrete specifications, defective design issues and schedule delays that were overcome by acceleration. Smith Pachter attorneys prepared claims and initiated litigation in the Circuit Court for Providence, Rhode Island. Our firm resolved the claim through mediation. (Owner: Rhode Island Department of Transportation)