A bridge construction project was paused after a change in local government. Nearly five years later the new government wants to restart the project and assigns a project manager. What should the project manager do first?

The project manager's first priority is to understand the current landscape. Meeting new stakeholders and understanding their expectations is crucial because a five-year pause and a change in government mean that the original stakeholders, requirements, and priorities have likely changed significantly. This step ensures the project aligns with current needs and gains necessary support. While estimating time and cost is important, it cannot be done effectively without understanding the current scope and stakeholder expectations. Studying past lessons learned is valuable for future planning but is secondary to establishing current stakeholder alignment. Reviewing the business case is also important, but the business case itself might need to be re-evaluated or updated based on current stakeholder input and the changed environment.