Demolition

Main span removed from old Champlain Bridge

Deconstruction of the steelwork of the original Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Canada, has now started.

Redundant bridge removed in night-time operation

A 5,000t steel arch bridge in the Netherlands has been removed for dismantling after being replaced by new structures.

Worker dies during Georgia bridge demolition

A worker has died after a portion of a bridge in Georgia, USA, collapsed while being dismantled.

Contractor blamed for death of bridge demolition worker

The USA’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (Osha) has found that safety failures led to the death of a welder at the Bonner Bridge demolition project.

Redundant bridge removed from central Vienna

One of Europe’s largest crawler cranes has been deployed in the removal of a 30-year-old bridge that had never been used.

Demolition clears the way for new West Virginia bridge

A contractor appointed by West Virginia Division of Highways in the USA is starting demolition to clear the way for the replacement of Grant Street Bridge in Bluefield.

Contractor picked for Gerald Desmond Bridge demolition

The commissioners of the Port of Long Beach in California, USA, have accepted a bid of just over US$27.5 million for the demolition of the original Gerald Desmond Bridge.  

Bridge replacement gets under way for Australian tunnel scheme

A bridge is being demolished and replaced as part of the West Gate Tunnel project in Australia.

Details outlined for Champlain Bridge removal

Three different methods will be used for deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Canada.

Contract signed for removal of original Champlain Bridge

The contract has been signed for deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge in Canada.

Team picked for removal of old Champlain Bridge

A consortium of two contractors has been chosen to remove the original Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Canada.

Gone with a bang

Since the full opening of the new Governor Mario M Cuomo Bridge in New York State in September last year, contractors have ramped up demolition of the old crossing.

Timescale set out for removal of Champlain Bridge

The government of Canada has said that a US$295 million project to remove the Champlain Bridge will begin this year and be overseen by the bridge’s operator.

Old Tappan Zee bridge span demolished

Watch the dramatic process to cut out and remove part of the old Tappan Zee Bridge in the USA.

‘Super crane’ begins dismantling Tappan Zee Bridge

A massive barge crane has begun the dismantling of the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, USA.

Contractor fined over fatal accident on US bridge site

The USA’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing penalties of more than US$150,000 over a fatal accident in April at the I-90 bridge construction project in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Cyclists and walkers are first to enjoy world's longest floating bridge

Demolition of the Seaway International Bridge over the St Lawrence River