The Use of Substandard Steel in City Transit

Whistleblowers from three construction sites reveal how inspectors were bribed to approve dangerous building materials.

We spoke with four former foremen who were fired after raising concerns about the structural integrity of the new Eastside Bridge. Our independent lab tests confirmed the steel used was 30% weaker than what was billed to taxpayers.

Visual Idea: A high-contrast photo of rusted or fractured industrial beams.

Status: Ongoing. City officials have paused construction pending a full audit.