Design and analysis

01 Jun 23

Initial visualisations published for Washington-Oregon link

Images of five different bridge types have been published to help people visualise what the replacement a link between the US states of Washington and Oregon could look like.

30 May 23

Singapore plans second eco bridge

Singapore’s National Parks Board (NPB) has announced plans to build a second bridge designed for both nature and pedestrians.

25 May 23

Consent sought for high-level arch bridge in New Zealand

The government of New Zealand's transport agency has applied for consent to build a road and bridge project to bypass a rockfall-prone gorge.

25 May 23

Constant-stress arches - Q&A with Wanda Lewis

After 30 years studying the shape of tension fabric structures and observing principles of constant stress expressed in natural objects, Professor Wanda Lewis decided to apply the concept to bridge structures. She believes that the outcome – a method for designing arch bridges with a constant stress – could bring a number of benefits. Lewis talks to Jose Sanchez de Muniain.

24 May 23

Design chosen for Bremen footbridge

The winning design has been announced for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge in Bremen, Germany.

22 May 23

Greenlight for new movable footbridge across London’s Docklands

Planning permission granted for a double S-curve pedestrian bridge at Royal Victoria Dock

17 May 23

Consultation begins on Peterborough pedestrian bridge

Peterborough City Council in eastern England is consulting on its plans to build a cable-stayed footbridge across the River Nene.

16 May 23

Winner picked in Berlin bridge design contest

The winning entry has been chosen in a competition to design a replacement for the Gertrauden Bridge in Berlin, Germany.

09 May 23

Design unveiled for new-style UK rail footbridge

The final design has been revealed for the UK’s first ‘Beacon’ bridge, which will be built at Garforth railway station in West Yorkshire.

05 May 23

Kansas sets out plan for new viaduct

A project to replace the Polk-Quincy Viaduct has been presented to the public in the city of Topeka in Kansas, USA.

02 May 23

Concept design awarded for Australian bridge upgrade

The contract has been awarded for the concept design of the replacement of Epping Bridge in New South Wales, Australia.

28 Apr 23

Brazil’s Guaratuba Bridge moves forward

The Brazilian state of Paraná has granted a preliminary licence for the planned Guaratuba Bridge.

25 Apr 23

New Zealand begins shift towards timber highway bridges

New Zealand’s national transport agency has announced its first state highway bridge built from timber in 50 years, representing a move towards using climate-friendly materials.

24 Apr 23

Planners approve HS2’s Small Dean Viaduct

Plans have been approved for a 345m-long viaduct on the UK’s HS2 high-speed railway.

30 Mar 23

Bi-state agreement reached for new Ohio River Crossing

The US states of Kentucky and Indiana have reached an agreement that paves the way for initial design and planning of the bridge at the heart of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) project.

28 Mar 23