First trains cross Germany-Poland carbon hanger bridge

Pioneering Oder Bridge inaugurated.

Carbon network

Three years on since a network arch railway bridge in Germany became the first to use carbon cables, a second, longer rail crossing is now nearing completion that uses the same technology, writes Jose Maria Sanchez de Muniain

Main span nosed across River Oder

Rail bridge with novel carbon fibre hangers launched over Germany-Poland river border

Contract awarded for Polish expressway

The construction contract has been awarded for the third section of Poland’s S19 expressway, including a 700m-long flyover.

Contractor picked for multi-bridge Polish highway

A construction contract worth US$120 million has been awarded for a 13.6km Polish bypass that includes bridges over a river and railway as well as smaller structures.

Rail bridge between Germany and Poland secures planning permission

A new rail crossing designed by Knight Architects and Schüßler-Plan Berlin will provide a vital link across the Polish-German border in Kostyrzyn/Küstrin.

25th international winter roads congress

Polish railway contract awarded

Two new viaducts are to be built by contractor Astaldi Group as part of the contract to upgrade a section of the E-59 Warsaw-Poznan railway line in Poland. The firm won the contract this week as the 95% partner of a joint venture.

Degree of Freedom opens Polish office

Civil and structural engineering practice Degree of Freedom has opened a new office in Gdansk, Poland, led by Dr Marcin Kasiak.

Gdansk competition winners announced