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Civil Engineering News Recap of February 2025

Mar, 14, 2025
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Kalavasos Bridge Repairs: Addressing Outdated Structures and Highway Disruptions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...

Preserving a Landmark: Essential Works Completed on the Historic Menai Suspension Bridge

The iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, a vital link between mainland Wales and the Isle of Anglesey, has undergone crucial refurbishment to preserve its structural integrity and historical significance....

Kingsferry Bridge Closure for 'Urgent' Network Rail Repairs to Begin

The Kingsferry Bridge, an essential structure connecting the Isle of Sheppey with the mainland, is set for closure to facilitate urgent repairs by Network Rail. Built in 1960 by British Rail, this 64...

Refurbishment Works 2024-25: Preserving Clifton Suspension Bridge

Initiated in April 2024, the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust, in collaboration with Taziker, will embark on a significant two-year project to safeguard the bridge's 180-year-old suspension chains for...

Webuild Ready to Rebuild the Baltimore Bridge: A New Vision for Safety and Innovation

In March, the city of Baltimore faced a devastating setback when the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a critical artery linking the harbor to the Atlantic Ocean, tragically collapsed. This incident not only...

Emphasis on Aesthetics Led to the Collapse of Tretten Timber Bridge in Norway

Following the collapse of the Tretten Bridge in Norway in August 2022, an official report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) criticized the bridge's design and construction. The b...

Six visualized proposals for the Sydney Harbour Bridge that didn’t make the cut

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, standing next to the Sydney Opera House in the city’s harbor is the world’s tallest steel arch bridge and one of the country’s most iconic landmarks. Back in 2019, Budget...