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Menai suspension bridge closure prompts safety review and connectivity concerns

The Menai Suspension Bridge, a critical link between Anglesey and mainland Wales, has been temporarily closed following the discovery of deteriorated bolts on beams beneath the structure. Engineers w...

Britain Completes Construction of Its Longest Rail Bridge

The civil engineering works for the Colne Valley viaduct, now the UK’s longest rail bridge, have officially been completed. Spanning 2.1 miles (3.4 km), the structure will carry HS2’s high-speed rail...

1,631-Tonne HS2 Bridge Successfully Installed in Birmingham, Ahead of Schedule

HS2 has achieved a significant milestone in Birmingham with the successful installation of a 1,631-tonne, 112-metre-long steel bridge over Lawley Middleway. The structure, part of a one-mile sequence...

Digital Twin Infrastructure: Building Safer Bridges with AI

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool to improve the safety and resilience of bridges. Researchers at the University of St. Thomas have demonstrated how AI can optimize structural de...

Palghar’s Infrastructure Recovery of at least 85 roads and bridges: Rebuilding Connectivity After Monsoon Damage

The Palghar district in Maharashtra has initiated urgent action to restore 85 flood-damaged roads and bridges identified through an official survey. Triggered by intense monsoon rains, the damage dis...

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...

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