Inspection Of Iconic DIA Roof Reveals 'Critical' Issues: 'There Is Concern Of Failure' With Some Cables

Denver CO

26 May, 2022

4:17 PM

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By Brian Maass, CBS Denver: DENVER (CBS4) – An inspection of the celebrated tented roof over Denver International Airport in late 2021 revealed "critical" issues in some of the cables supporting the roof. Inspectors say some steel cables were "overloaded" and others were at risk of failure. "There is concern of failure in the 20 more severe cases," wrote the inspectors. "Though we cannot say how soon a failure may happen, we do not recommend on waiting on replacement of these cables." Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.