Bd & e https://www.bridgeweb.com/news/rss Bridge Design & Engineering RSS Feed https://www.bridgeweb.com/US-moveable-bridge-height-restriction-lacks-clearance-for-wind-farm-traffic/9371 https://www.bridgeweb.com/US-moveable-bridge-height-restriction-lacks-clearance-for-wind-farm-traffic/9371 US moveable bridge height restriction lacks clearance for wind farm traffic New Bedford, Massachusetts: proposed vertical lift bridge could limit city’s business opportunities, says planner. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/UK-canal-trust-appoints-footbridge-contractor/9372 https://www.bridgeweb.com/UK-canal-trust-appoints-footbridge-contractor/9372 UK canal trust appoints footbridge contractor Canal crossing will join two hiking trails in the Midlands. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/99m-wide-green-bridge-for-UKs-high-speed-rail-line/9369 https://www.bridgeweb.com/99m-wide-green-bridge-for-UKs-high-speed-rail-line/9369 99m wide green bridge for UK’s high speed rail line HS2 Green bridge to relieve fragmentation of wildlife habitats. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Ground-broken-on-site-for-bridge-that-travelled-across-the-US-for-restoration/9370 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Ground-broken-on-site-for-bridge-that-travelled-across-the-US-for-restoration/9370 Ground broken on site for bridge that travelled across the US for restoration Progress on US$4 million project to restore historic bridge. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Renderings-released-for-replacement-of-key-USA-bridge-/9368 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Renderings-released-for-replacement-of-key-USA-bridge-/9368 Renderings released for replacement of key USA bridge Multiple typologies under consideration for I-5 Bridge spanning the Columbia River. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Slovenia-viaduct-ceremonially-opened/9366 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Slovenia-viaduct-ceremonially-opened/9366 Slovenia: viaduct ceremonially opened Slovene engineers have put a viaduct across a valley despite a fossil landslide. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/UK-Tram-Bridge-design-revealed/9367 https://www.bridgeweb.com/UK-Tram-Bridge-design-revealed/9367 UK Tram Bridge design revealed A new structure will restore a historic link in an English town. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Bascule-span-arrives-in-Lowestoft-UK/9364 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Bascule-span-arrives-in-Lowestoft-UK/9364 Bascule span arrives in Lowestoft, UK Gull Wing Bridge takes delivery of last span. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Indian-Army-welcomes-46m-modular-bridge/9365 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Indian-Army-welcomes-46m-modular-bridge/9365 Indian Army welcomes 46m modular bridge L&T hands modular bridging system to the Indian Army. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Rare-sliding-canal-bridge-in-the-UK-gets-a-major-update/9362 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Rare-sliding-canal-bridge-in-the-UK-gets-a-major-update/9362 Rare sliding canal bridge in the UK gets a major update A sliding rail bridge over a canal in England has been completely overhauled. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:51:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Philippines-Roma-Point-bridge-update/9363 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Philippines-Roma-Point-bridge-update/9363 Philippines Roma Point bridge update 2.17km Philippines island bridge is now 42% complete. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Netherlands-bridge-lift-fatalities/9360 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Netherlands-bridge-lift-fatalities/9360 Netherlands bridge lift fatalities Two workers killed in Dutch beam lift accident. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Maintenance-lapses-caused-Fern-Hollow-collapse/9361 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Maintenance-lapses-caused-Fern-Hollow-collapse/9361 Maintenance lapses caused Fern Hollow collapse The NTSB report into the 2022 failure of Fern Hollow Bridge Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, blames lapses in maintenance and oversight. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Lesothos-first-extradosed-bridge-rises-from-the-valley/9353 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Lesothos-first-extradosed-bridge-rises-from-the-valley/9353 Lesotho’s first extradosed bridge rises from the valley Casting begins on 84m pier in African reservoir bridge project. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Barge-strike-kills-five-on-Chinese-road-bridge/9354 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Barge-strike-kills-five-on-Chinese-road-bridge/9354 Barge strike kills five on Chinese road bridge A bridge near Guangzhou City collapsed when a barge struck a pier with five confirmed deaths. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Irish-government-commits-funding-to-cross-border-bridge/9351 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Irish-government-commits-funding-to-cross-border-bridge/9351 Irish government commits funding to cross-border bridge A landmark bridge between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will complete a scenic route to boost tourism. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Maldives-signs-contract-for-design-and-survey-of-atoll-bridge/9352 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Maldives-signs-contract-for-design-and-survey-of-atoll-bridge/9352 Maldives signs contract for design and survey of atoll bridge Maldives signs contract for design and survey of bridge between Hithadhoo and Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo, two communities on the southern atoll of Addu. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Long-awaited-seismic-replacement-approaches-funding-goal--/9350 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Long-awaited-seismic-replacement-approaches-funding-goal--/9350 Long-awaited seismic replacement approaches funding goal Two thirds of the total cost to replace a century-old key US bridge secured. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/Rail-Baltica-starts-work-on-Riga-bridge/9348 https://www.bridgeweb.com/Rail-Baltica-starts-work-on-Riga-bridge/9348 Rail Baltica starts work on Riga bridge Rail Baltica starts work on new concrete bridge in Riga. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.bridgeweb.com/US-government-releases-funds-for-fire-wrecked-Vermont-bridge/9349 https://www.bridgeweb.com/US-government-releases-funds-for-fire-wrecked-Vermont-bridge/9349 US government releases funds for fire wrecked Vermont bridge Emergency US$1.2 million to pay for replacement of Vermont bridge destroyed by tanker fire. 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