Urban bridges

11 Apr 24

UK government pays out further US$3.6 million to hold up historic London bridge

Resurfacing work on a cast-iron suspension bridge will give cyclists an upgraded crossing during microcrack repairs.
05 Apr 24

Restoration works begin on iconic Tyne Bridge

The restoration of the iconic Tyne Bridge is expected to take four years.

21 Mar 24

Glasgow Footbridge landscaped with 30,000 plants

A motorway footbridge has been enhanced with a generous planting of trees and shrubs.
07 Mar 24

UK Tram Bridge design revealed

A new structure will restore a historic link in an English town.
13 Feb 24

10-week cycle lane opens on Hammersmith Bridge

Temporary cycle lane during repairs to historic suspension bridge in London, UK.
16 Jan 24

Belgium: work begins on container-friendly canal bridge

Flanders prepares for larger container carriers with new moveable bridge.
02 Jan 24

Copper thieves darken Ribbon of Light

Iconic Los Angeles bridge stripped of cables by metal thieves.
29 Dec 23

Natural gas truck hits NY rail bridge and explodes

Train passes over burning truck after bridge strike in Glenville, NY, USA.
17 Nov 23

Nation to get its first extradosed bridge to replace timber crossing

Community input results in new design for Perth replacement bridge that preserves public artwork.
09 Nov 23

Contractors selected for earthquake-ready bridge

Joint venture to build new bridge designed to withstand seismic activity.
02 Nov 23

Cable-stayed pedestrian swing bridge is a first for the US

US$72.6 million bridge to replace narrow sidewalks on Ashley River road crossing.
27 Sep 23

County commissioners endorse US$301 million replacement bridge

Construction to begin in 2026 on Florida bridge with 75-year lifespan.
07 Sep 23

Tender for investigation of ageing South Australia bridge

Tender for investigation of heritage concrete bridge in Adelaide, South Australia, that is in danger of becoming unsafe
05 Sep 23

Tender announced for South American cross-border bridge

Bidding opens next month for a second bridge over Jaguarão River, says Brazil ministry of transport.
16 Aug 23

Licking River bridge concepts unveiled

Four possible designs for Licking River bridge, Kentucky, USA.
15 Aug 23

City on a seismic fault seeks cash for lifeline bridge

Lottery funding for earthquake resilience of key Portland, Oregon, USA, bridge
03 Aug 23

President promises to correct bridge flaws

Indonesian president asks people not to slam rail bridge over early problems 
21 Jun 23

Collapsed I-95 Bridge reopened in 12 days

Traffic on the USA I-beam steel bridge brought down by fire in June was restored in less than two weeks.
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
23 Mar 23

USA bridge contractor is suing its local government client

Contractor in charge of Hawthorne Lane Bridge replacement opens civil lawsuit against the City of Charlotte, North Carolina.

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