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21 Apr 21

Researchers propose new approach to bridge maintenance

New research from the University of Georgia (UGA) suggests that bridge owners can save money and extend the life of their bridges by taking a fresh approach to how they prioritise maintenance.

20 Apr 21

Preferred option picked for new Chester Bridge

The preferred alternative has been identified for improvements to the Chester Bridge Mississippi River crossing in Illinois, USA.

19 Apr 21

Main span floated into place for new Brussels bridge

The main span of the new Suzan Daniel Bridge has been positioned over the Anvers-Brussels-Charleroi Canal in Brussels, Belgium.

16 Apr 21

Final design completed for new Edmonton bridge

The final design is now in place for a major new bridge that will eliminate a busy at-grade rail crossing in Edmonton, Canada.  

15 Apr 21

Seismic upgrades planned for seven Oregon bridges

Seven bridges are to be given seismic upgrades as part of a resiliency plan spearheaded by the US state of Oregon.

14 Apr 21

Funds secured for refurb of historic covered bridge

Rehabilitation of the West Montrose Covered Bridge is the largest of 10 projects selected to share US$10 million in funding from the governments of Canada and Ontario.

12 Apr 21

Makupa Bridge starts on site

Construction is now under way of the Makupa Bridge project in Kenya.

10 Apr 21

Construction of new West Virginia bridge begins

Construction of the I-64 Nitro/St. Albans Bridge in West Virginia, USA, is now under way.

07 Apr 21

Copenhagen to study cycle bridge proposal

The mayor of Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has announced funding for a study into a proposed a new bridge for cyclists.

06 Apr 21

Contract awarded for 800 spans of elevated highway

The US state of Texas has awarded the design-build contract for a US$1.5 billion highway project that includes construction of 29km of elevated main lanes.

01 Apr 21

Biden spending plan targets key bridges

US president Joe Biden is targeting reconstruction of 10 major bridges and upgrades for the country’s worst 10,000 smaller structures as part of his US$2 trillion American Jobs Plan.

31 Mar 21

Movable bridge specialists join Clyde project team

Two firms that have previously worked together on movable bridges in the UK and Ireland are reuniting for a new crossing in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

30 Mar 21

Virginia agrees deal for US$1.9bn rail bridge

The governor of the US state of Virginia has announced that agreements have been reached for a US$3.7 billion investment in rail upgrades including construction of a major new bridge.

29 Mar 21

Concept unveiled for Melbourne rail bridge

Concept designs have been published for a bridge over the Maribyrnong River to carry the new airport rail service in Melbourne, Australia.

26 Mar 21

Team picked for Dutch bridge renovation

The Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management in the Netherlands has awarded a two-phase contract for the renovation of 60-year-old steel bridges on the A12 motorway.

25 Mar 21

India issues update on audit of critical bridges

Indian Railways has said that a third-party audit has now been completed of 815 of 1,107 bridges identified as critical structures.

23 Mar 21

Shortlist announced for New Demerara Bridge

The government of Guyana has shortlisted nine teams for the contract to design, build and finance the New Demerara Bridge. 

22 Mar 21

Milestone reached on Scudder Falls Bridge replacement

The final girder has been installed on the second of two parallel structures being built for the replacement of the Scudder Falls Bridge in the north-east of the USA.

19 Mar 21

Worcestershire moves forward with two footbridges

Plans to progress two bridges in Worcestershire, England, were given the green light yesterday.

18 Mar 21

Dutch-Australian tie-up targets fibre-composite bridges

A new agreement will see Netherlands-developed technology deployed for the manufacture of fibre-composite bridges in Australia.

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