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18 Dec 25

UK architects join design team for Canadian swing bridge

New two-lane swing bridge project to improve lake island access.

18 Dec 25

Northern Ireland: coroner calls for better bridge barriers after fatal fall

Make bridge railings high enough to deter people in crisis, says coroner.

17 Dec 25

What caused Scottish viaduct collapse?

Council engineer assesses failed 1886 viaduct.
17 Dec 25

Czechia: faster, quieter crossing for trains

City council warns citizens to wait for suspended pedestrian crossing.
16 Dec 25

Malaysian state eyes historic sea link to Indonesia

Preliminary studies launched for 48km Strait of Malacca crossing.

15 Dec 25

California’s bridge network faces mounting challenges

New report highlights ageing network, funding gaps and rising environmental risks.
11 Dec 25

Demolition date set for US bridge

Imploding a 94-year-old Mississippi bridge to make way for look-a-like replacement.
11 Dec 25

Ribbon cut on New York bascule bridge

Phased construction kept traffic moving during replacement project.
11 Dec 25

Contract awarded for Oklahoma’s longest bridge

East–West Connector span to link Portland and Pennsylvania avenues.

10 Dec 25

Named storm forces emergency repairs on key UK crossing

Severe winds from Storm Bram have intensified structural concerns on a critical highway bridge between England and Wales.

09 Dec 25

Work to begin this month on Reliz Bridge in northern Mexico

Chihuahua Municipality publishes render of planned tied arch bridge.

09 Dec 25

China claims world’s longest steel truss cable-stayed bridge

Rail tracks laid on three-tower main bridge span.

09 Dec 25

Massive crawler crane lifts New Zealand arch bridge

New arch structure replaces bridge damaged by 2023 cyclone.
04 Dec 25

Contract awarded for Belgian canal bridge plan

Historic moveable bridges will be adapted, restored and re-sited.

04 Dec 25

New Zealand’s study of precast girders informs smarter design

Global review of girder types reveals design efficiencies to cut carbon and costs.
03 Dec 25

USA: two NDT contracts awarded

Ultrasonic testing will be deployed to assess the structural integrity of hard-to-access critical elements on multiple crossings along the Delaware River.
03 Dec 25

Consortium wins €69.8-million contract to refurbish Riga’s Vanšu Bridge

Design-and-build contract awarded for iconic cable-stayed crossing in the Latvian capital.

02 Dec 25

Wishbone Bridge near USA dam nearly complete

Three-pronged connector for active travellers.
02 Dec 25

Brent Spence Bridge Corridor approaches 60% design milestone

Foundation work expected to begin in 2026 for one of the most expensive highway bridge projects currently under way in the USA.

02 Dec 25

JV takes contract for Icelandic bay bridge

Reykjavik sea bridge to be brought in by ship.

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