Moveable bridges

10 Sep 24

Designs revealed for Dublin Port’s new bascule bridge

Innovative opening mechanism creates symbolic gateway.
05 Sep 24

Celebration for UK record-breaking rolling bascule bridge

Exclusive pedestrian access to gull-inspired bridge.

15 Aug 24

Scottish moveable road bridge closes for the first time

River Clyde’s first opening bridge closes in successful operational test.

16 Jul 24

US$113 million contract awarded for US bascule bridge

Michigan DOT has awarded the contract for the removal and replacement of a bridge over the Saginaw River.
09 Jul 24

Swedish contractor named for work on rare counterweight bridge

US$28 million Stockholm moveable bridge renovation.
02 Jul 24

USA rail authority awards contract for moveable bridge

Amtrack has awarded contracts for management and build of a US$1.3 billion moveable bridge over the Connecticut River.

27 Jun 24

Contract inked for drawbridge replacement in NJ, USA

The state of New Jersey has signed a contract for design services on a century-old moveable bridge.
20 Jun 24

Belgium: table bridge design revealed

Design unveiled to replace Bruges bridge damaged by 2022 collision.
13 Jun 24

Repair contractors named for UK historic rolling bridge

Two contractors named for project to strengthen historic moveable bridge.
11 Jun 24

Restored Scottish swing bridge opens with flag parade

Forth Port celebrates the refurbishment of 150-year-old counterweighted swing bridge with community events.
06 Jun 24

Canada: award of demolition contract worth US$1.2 million

The Government of Canada has awarded the LaSalle Causeway bascule bridge demolition contract.
30 May 24

Canada: tender for bascule bridge removal

Contract for demolition of unrepairable bridge in Ontario.
07 May 24

India’s first vertical lift sea bridge launches movable span

South Indian moveable bridge project advances.
25 Apr 24

Scotland: Clyde’s first opening road bridge arrives by barge

A 1,600 ton section of an opening road bridge completed its journey from the Netherlands to Scotland.
14 Mar 24

US moveable bridge height restriction lacks clearance for wind farm traffic

A proposed vertical lift bridge in New Bedford, Massachusetts could limit city’s business opportunities, says planner.
08 Mar 24

Renderings released for replacement of key USA bridge

Multiple typologies under consideration for I-5 Bridge spanning the Columbia River.
01 Mar 24

Rare sliding canal bridge in the UK gets a major update

A sliding rail bridge over a canal in England has been completely overhauled.
21 Feb 24

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.
19 Feb 24

Long-awaited seismic replacement approaches funding goal

Two thirds of the total cost to replace a century-old key US bridge secured.

01 Feb 24

East Anglia: new bascule bridge opens for traffic

Herring Bridge opens to traffic.

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