Moveable bridges

12 Mar 26

India: assent for bascule upgrade

Historic opening bridge approved for US$12.80 million renovation.

26 Feb 26

Frost fair scenes as Poland keeps drawbridge down

Plunging temperatures halt maritime traffic.

10 Feb 26

Online petition seeks clarity on restoration plans for Armstrong’s Swing Bridge

UK grassroots campaign calls for transparency and urgency over long-delayed restoration plans for Newcastle's Grade II* listed Swing Bridge.

09 Feb 26

Dominican Republic seeks bids

Second time round for bascule bridge project in Santo Domingo.

08 Jan 26

Northern Ireland: design team named for moveable active travel bridge

City council calls for iconic design to promote walking and wheeling.

11 Dec 25

Ribbon cut on New York bascule bridge

Phased construction kept traffic moving during replacement project.

04 Dec 25

Contract awarded for Belgian canal bridge plan

Historic moveable bridges will be adapted, restored and re-sited.

16 Oct 25

Canada: island swing bridge contract award

Detailed design contractor named for Little Current Swing Bridge.

16 Sep 25

Scottish moveable bridge marks millionth crossing

Clyde bridge connects motorists and active travellers to innovation centre.

12 Aug 25

USA: ribbon cut on new double-leaf bascule bridge

New bridge protects storm evacuation route.

24 Jul 25

Dutch Bridge installed in Colombia

Standard moveable bridge adapted for long-distance sea voyage.

13 May 25

The design and installation of a truss swing rail bridge in Germany required significant engineering effort owing to its considerable scale, complexity and unique operational requirements, finds out Eve Boykova

13 May 25

Moving with the times

A temporary modular crossing featuring a removable span is maintaining road and river traffic during the repair of a historical bascule bridge in Ontario, writes Bill Killeen

14 Jan 25