The start of construction for the new I Street Bridge in Sacramento will be delayed after bids came in much higher than anticipated, the city said.
Construction was anticipated to begin this summer, but the project is anticipated to cost much more than it was originally estimated. City officials said the start of construction is likely to begin in 2027.
“If we don’t move forward from here, it would be extremely difficult to get a project like this back to this stage in the future,” said Sacramento Assistant City Manager Ryan Moore. “This project remains a priority for the City and our regional partners as we work through funding challenges and move it forward.”…