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How Engineers Delivered the UK’s Heaviest Bridge Slide Ahead of Schedule

The A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire has reopened—30 hours earlier than planned—following the successful completion of a record-breaking bridge slide. Over an 18-day full road closure, engineers...

Second Life for Steel: The Rise of Circular Bridges

A shift is underway in civil engineering as reuse—not just recycling—of steel becomes a cornerstone in sustainable infrastructure. A recent UK report, Steel Reuse in Bridges by Expedition Engineering...

A New Icon of Infrastructure is Set to Open Soon: Inside China’s Tallest Bridge

In the heart of China’s mountainous Guizhou province, a new icon of civil engineering is preparing to make its debut: the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge. Rising a staggering 625 meters above the Beipan...

Beyond Recycling: The Future of Bridge Component Reuse

With the global push for sustainability in construction, the Netherlands is leading the charge—not just by recycling concrete but by reusing entire structural components. A groundbreaking project, ha...

After the Recent NTSB Report: 68 U.S. Bridges Now Flagged for Collapse Risk

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore catastrophically collapsed in March 2024 after being struck by a cargo ship, it didn’t just send concrete tumbling into the Patapsco River—it also shook...

Finland’s Tallest Bridge Takes Shape with 135m Pylon Completion

Finland’s infrastructure is witnessing a historic milestone with the completion of the 135m-tall diamond-shaped pylon for the Kruunusillat Bridge in Helsinki. This pylon serves as both a structural m...

Civil Engineering News Recap of February 2025

You can now find TheCivilEngineer.org's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting civil engineering news of February 2025. Namely, these were: 1) AI...

AI-Powered Bridge Monitoring: Detecting Structural Failures Before They Happen

Bridges are critical components of transportation networks, yet their maintenance often relies on reactive approaches that address issues only after visible signs of deterioration appear. A groundbre...

Kalavasos Bridge Repairs: Addressing Outdated Structures and Highway Disruptions

The Kalavasos Bridge on the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been at the center of attention recently, causing significant disruptions for thousands of drivers. Constructed in the 1980s following America...

Balancing Safety, Design, and Nature: Elachee Drive Bridge Reimagined

The replacement of the Elachee Drive bridge over Interstate 985 in Gainesville, Georgia, has successfully combined engineering ingenuity with community-centered design. Spanning the scenic 1,500-acre...