UK

01 May 25

Wales: historic suspension bridge getting look-alike replacement

Footbridge closed since 2021 will be replaced with accessible crossing.
17 Apr 25

UK heritage railway back on track after council agrees to adopt bridge

Council steps in after bridge owner objects to maintenance obligation.

25 Feb 25

Station footbridge slides through Victorian roof of UK station

Footbridge installed in two parts to give step-free access in historic railway station.

20 Feb 25

Scotland: historic canal bridge closed for urgent works

Busy Edinburgh road bridge closed suddenly following assessment.
18 Feb 25

Inspection certificate bursary for UK engineers

Funding for engineers seeking inspection accreditation.

13 Feb 25

Bearing replaced on UK road bridge

Elastomeric bearings replaced to increase bridge’s safety and lifespan.
11 Feb 25

Green bridge’s 1,900 cubic metre deck pour complete

UK contractor puts finishing touches to over-rail bridge with two nature corridors.
29 Jan 25

London’s Millennium Bridge to mark quarter century with deck improvements

Refurb for pedestrian bridge over the Thames in London.
23 Jan 25

Strike monitor installed on one of UK’s most bashed bridges

Remote monitoring deployed in battle against vehicle strikes.

26 Dec 24

UK bridge’s weight capacity doubled using steel plate system

New waste-to-energy facility called for upgrade to 1960s structure.

10 Dec 24

Judges name best five low-carbon crossing designs

UK road body announces shortlist for low-carbon footbridge contest.
10 Dec 24

Hockey stick bridge links two green spaces on UK river

Bridge with a 90-degree turn opens to active travellers.
06 Dec 24

Steel fabricator to foot US$25.5 million bill for bridge weld defects

UK welding issues worsened by testing regime, says HS2 fabricator Severfield

06 Nov 24

Hanger work finished on historic Welsh island link

168 wire rope hangers replaced on Menai Bridge.
17 Oct 24

UK historic cast-iron bridge protected in rail upgrade

1830s overbridge will be raised as part of Transpennine improvements.
12 Sep 24

UK bowstring arch bridge installed

Steel bridge opens up new waterside community on former industrial site.

05 Sep 24

Celebration for UK record-breaking rolling bascule bridge

Exclusive pedestrian access to gull-inspired bridge.

03 Sep 24

1831 UK suspension bridge gets full restoration after four-year closure

Nationally important archaeological site getting piece-by-piece restoration.
19 Aug 24

UK bridge trust appoints inspectors

Six-year contract awarded for inspection of bridge with modern and historic elements.
15 Aug 24

Scottish moveable road bridge closes for the first time

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

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