Construction of the 9.1-mile, $1.6 billion Foothill Gold Line Extension light rail project in the eastern San Gabriel Valley is more than 80% complete, with all the bridge, grade-crossing and track-laying work wrapped up, according to a year-end report from the rail line construction authority.
The U.S. construction industry maintains a steady course with a slight index drop, bolstered by job growth and major infrastructure projects, indicating potential increases in steel demand.