Fast track

I saw a news article today that said they want to "fast track" the reconstruction of the I35W bridge in Minneapolis. It sounds like a great idea, "Let's do what typically takes 3 years in 1.5 years." Hmm...I've been there and done that--trying to build before the design has been completed. I would not recommend it. There are so many unforseen pitfalls in that type of a project. I have a feeling that the new bridge will cost twice as much as it would typically cost and that it will not be finished in the expected amount of time. I guess only time will tell. It sounds like politicians are making engineering and construction decisions...