That means traffic could start flowing across in a few weeks. Kpix 5s cate caugiran reports. Reporter the Oversight Committee started the Conference Call at 10 a. M. Now the feat of the bridge rests in their hands. Kpix 5 obtained a letter from the federal Highway Administration that says, quote, we see no reason to delay opening the bridge to traffic the feds cleared caltrans to install a temporary fix for the 32 busted bolts on the bridge. The fix would be strategically placed three inch thick steel plates called shims. It would keep the swivel bearings from moving in an earthquake. It would ultimately use a saddle to stabilize the bridge permanently. Last week Highway Patrol started signing up officers toward over time shifts for traffic and Security Control at the bridge just in case they open on labor day weekend. The question is if the Committee Goes ahead with the labor day opening will they have enough time to install the shims, notify the public and businesses . We understand
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