Asset management

UK launches new collaborative approach to infrastructure research

A new research programme has been launched in the UK with aims including making infrastructure more resilient to extreme events.

Tender issued for ice-removal system for Alex Fraser Bridge cables

The government of British Columbia in Canada has issued two tenders for improvements to the Alex Fraser Bridge

Michigan picks consultant for Blue Water Bridge repairs

Michigan Department of Transportation in the USA has appointed a prime consultant for the anchor link and gusset plate replacement work on the first Blue Water Bridge.

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Work begins on Golden Gate Bridge suicide-deterrent system

A commemoration ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction of the US$211 million suicide deterrent system being added to the Golden Gate Bridge in the US city of San Francisco.

Stockholm rail bridges to be upgraded in US$100 million contract

The Swedish Transport Authority,Trafikverket, has awarded a contract to Implenia to upgrade and replace five rail bridges in Stockholm as part of a major renovation of railway tracks, bridges and tunnels in the heart of the city.

Dubai RTA launches bridge management system

Dubai's Roads &Transport Authority has launched its new Bridges Management & Maintenance System Program, which is intended to manage all works related to the assessment of road condition, and identify any maintenance works required.

Plans progress for visitors to climb Forth Bridge

Network Rail has published revised proposals for its plan to allow visitors to climb onto the Forth Bridge in Scotland.

Significant deficiencies found in Puente Nuevo’s deck

Inspection report of 224-year old arch bridge in Ronda, Spain recommends water proofing of deck as well as implementation of a conservation programme

Report rates 9.1% of US bridges as structurally deficient

The USA's bridges have been given an overall rating of C+ in ASCE's 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, says a major study published today by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

First lanes open on Bayonne Bridge’s newly elevated deck

The first lanes on the newly elevated deck of the Bayonne Bridge in New York are now open to traffic.

Lack of competition forces Louisiana to re-bid bridge upgrade contract

Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) in the USA plans to issue new tenders for a bridge re-decking and joint repair contract after receiving only bid, which was for far more than the estimate.

Californian council to debate replacement of historic bridge

Councillors in Modesto in the US state of California are set to discuss a proposal that the city's 7th Street Bridge should be replaced with a precast concrete crossing.

Arlington Memorial Bridge rehabilitation moves forward

The US$250 million rehabilitation of the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington DC is now moving into the design phase following a decision on the extent of the work needed.

Scotland tenders Forth Road Bridge joint replacements

Transport Scotland has published an invitation to tender for the replacement of expansion joints on the Forth Road Bridge.

New York’s 100-bridge programme passes half-way point

The governor of the US state of New York has announced that more than half of the bridge replacements in a US$542 million programme are now complete.

Oklahoma plans to raise levels of nine highway bridges

Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the USA has awarded an engineering contract for a project to increase the clearance under nine highway bridges by raising their decks.

Inspectors find extensive corrosion on Columbia River bridge

Extensive corrosion has been found on the State Route 25 bridge over the Columbia River at Northport in Washington, USA.

Installation of support structure for Hawaiian bridge completed

Installation of a special steel structure to support a concrete bridge undergoing renovation on Kamehameha Highway on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu has just been completed by Acrow Bridge.

Golden Gate Bridge anti-suicide nets to start construction next year

Contractor selected to erect suicide nets on San Francisco landmark.