David Taylor, Strauss Company project superintendent for the Liberty Tower project, works on a new pedway over East Sixth Street.Name: Liberty Tower Pedestrian Walkway
Location: Corner of Sixth and Chestnut streets
Status: Workers have completed major work on Liberty Tower’s new pedestrian walkway, said Clay Whitfield, project manager. The walkway will be finalized by the beginning of 2013. Much of the concrete and steel is installed. Workers still need to install electrical equipment, install a roof, brush and stain the concrete floor and add the interior finishes.
Price: More than $500,000
Features: The walkway will connect the Republic Center garage to the third floor of Liberty Tower. When complete, the covered walkway will include lighting, security and computer-controlled access. Any authorized person with a smartphone will have the ability to unlock a door, for instance.