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10 Articles in Arch 2008
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Worker dies in Hoover Dam bridge accident

A worker was killed on Monday while cables were being adjusted for bridge construction on the Hoover Dam Bypass project in the USA. The (...)

Durham picks arch for new pedestrian bridge

A low-profile concrete arch pedestrian bridge has been chosen instead of a 'signature' cable-stayed crossing for the city of Durham in North (...)

Winner chosen in River Douglas competition

Arup and JDA Architects have won the competition to design a bridge over the River Douglas in Lancashire, north west (...)

Stockton footbridge takes shape

The larger of the two arches has now been positioned for the North Shore Footbridge in Stockton, northern England. The arch was lifted into place (...)

First arch installed for landmark Tees bridge

The smaller of the two arches for the North Shore Footbridge in north east England is being installed (...)

Change announced in Peace Bridge design

Environmental considerations have led to the 173m-high two-tower cable-stayed design proposed for the new Peace Bridge being dropped in favour of (...)

UK government backs Walton Bridge plans

Surrey County Council's plans for a new River Thames bridge have been given the go-ahead by environment secretary Hilary (...)

Dubai announces record-breaking arch bridge

Dubai Creek is to be crossed by the world's longest arch bridge, the Roads & Traffic Authority has (...)

Cable failure closes Glasgow bridge

The Clyde Arc Bridge in Glasgow, Scotland, has been closed to traffic after the failure last night of one of its 14 cables. It is likely to (...)

Planning process starts for new Taunton bridge

The planning application is being submitted this month for a new bridge over the River Tone in Taunton, western England. It has been designed (...)