The contractor’s bid promised a temporary crossing in six weeks. Devika Shah found the missing inspection on the second page.
“There is no independent certification before opening,” she said.
The representative, a man named Petr Haines, turned the page toward himself. “Our engineers check the design and the completed work.”
“Who checks their work?”
“Our internal safety team.”
Kellan pointed to the schedule. “What happens if the foundation fails a load test?”
“We address it.”
“Who decides whether the crossing opens while you address it?”
