ESSEX, CA – Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has announced the substantial completion of the Essex Road Bridge replacement in Essex, CA. The $19.8M project was awarded to Skanska by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and involved the replacement of Westbound and Eastbound bridges on Interstate 40 (I-40) over Halfway Hills Wash.
The 20-month project involved demolishing the existing bridges, asphalt paving, borrow material, constructing two new seven-span bridges, and making drainage improvements.
“The delivery of this project will have a lasting impact on the region,” said Kyle Reiter, Project Manager of Skanska USA Civil’s West Coast operations. “The new Essex Road Bridges is located in Essex, California along the I-40 and will greatly improve the safety of traffic in the region. Skanska worked with our partners Caltrans and local subcontractors to successfully reach completion. A large part of the project’s success was due to our experienced team, including dedicated sustainability members.”
Construction on the project began in May of 2023 and the team achieved substantial completion in February of 2025.
High-resolution photography of the project can be found HERE.