By John Thistleton
Majura Parkway contractors working on what is known as "bridge one" across the Molonglo River have been pouring concrete of a night time.
The concrete bridge segments are steam cured to offset cooler temperatures. A tarp is placed over the concrete and then steam is used to set the concrete.
Steam-curing freshly poured concrete on a new bridge across Molonglo River.Credit: Melissa Adams
According to ACT Territory and Municipal Services, this is a commonly used process which helps the concrete cure quicker. As the weather gets warmer this process may not be necessary.
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