USA

06 Apr 20

Maryland completes deck refurb a year ahead of schedule

The governor of the US state of Maryland has announced that a deck rehabilitation project on the Bay Bridge has been completed more than a year ahead of the original schedule.

31 Mar 20

Accelerated techniques adopted for Arizona bridge widening scheme

Work is set to start this week on a project to add capacity for cyclists and pedestrians to a highway crossing in Arizona, USA.

31 Mar 20

Work begins on New Hampshire bridge scheme

New Hampshire Department of Transportation in the USA is beginning a two-and-a-half year bridge rehabilitation project this week.

27 Mar 20

Footbridge collapses in Detroit

A footbridge has collapsed onto a highway in Detroit, USA.  

26 Mar 20

Quieter roads enable daytime working for US bridge project

Noisy drilling operations for a US bridge project can now be carried out in the daytime as the lower traffic volumes during the Covid-19 pandemic mean that local roads can now be closed.

24 Mar 20

Utah completes post-quake bridge inspections

Crews working for Utah Department of Transportation in the USA have completed inspections of 520 bridges in the zone affected by an earthquake last week.

17 Mar 20

Study finds mixed results from methods of mitigating bridge corrosion

A study of efforts undertaken 20 years ago to mitigate corrosion of a reinforced concrete highway bridge has given researchers insights into the long-term effectiveness of different measures.

11 Mar 20

Report recommends design changes for Houston Ship Canal Bridge

An independent analysis has identifed 21 areas of significant concern in the design of a cable-stayed bridge under construction in the US state of Texas.

24 Feb 20

Design chosen for Sacramento lift bridge

The design has been picked for a US$200 million lift bridge over the Sacramento River in California, USA.

14 Feb 20

Work to start on US$43-million renovation of Connecticut bridge

The state Department of Transportation has announced that the rehabilitation of the Charles J Arrigoni Bridge's approach spans will begin on 27 February

11 Feb 20

Team signs for 3km bridge over Potomac River

A joint venture is now officially in place for the design and construction of a 3km-long bridge over the Potomac River in the USA.

06 Feb 20

Work begins on ramp to improve access from New York bridge

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the start of work on a new ramp to reduce travel times for drivers leaving the 83-year-old RFK Bridge.

31 Jan 20

US legislation targets repairs to 47,000 bridges

US politicians have introduced legislation aimed at securing US$20 billion in funding towards repairs of the country’s structurally-deficient bridges.

27 Jan 20

Bridge projects secure funds for innovation trials

The USA’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded grants to 10 road and bridge projects that are aimed at accelerating the uptake of innovative tools and technologies.
24 Jan 20

Construction begins of Seattle footbridge

Approval has been granted for construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to start next week in the US city of Seattle.

23 Jan 20

Contractor picked for refurb of historic Minneapolis bridge

A US$50m construction contract has been awarded for major rehabilitation of the historic 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, USA.

16 Jan 20

Plans for Florida rail bridge move forward

A plan to replace the St Lucie River Railway Bridge in Florida, USA, has secured the support of local county commissioners.

09 Jan 20

Construction of Texan bridge pylons to be paused for design change

Construction of the 157m-tall main pylons of a new cable-stayed bridge in Texas, USA, is to be paused from this weekend to allow an amendment to the design to be developed.
07 Jan 20

Upgrade contract awarded for trio of Californian bridges

The construction contract has been awarded for retrofitting work on three bridges in California, USA.

13 Dec 19

Latest design options outlined for Boston bridge

The latest design options have been presented for the new Northern Avenue Bridge in Boston, USA.

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