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Unattended campfire destroys union Pacific railroad bridge in Lincoln

A nearly century-old railroad bridge in west Lincoln has been declared a total loss after a fire early Monday morning led to its collapse. Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 3:45 a.m...

Bangkok unveils concept for car-free river crossing in historic district

Bangkok has unveiled a concept for a dedicated pedestrian and cycling bridge across the Chao Phraya River, designed to connect Song Wat Road in the historic Phra Nakhon district with the Thonburi sid...

Sectional removal planned for collapsed spans of Spey Viaduct

Moray Council has confirmed plans to remove the collapsed spans of the historic Spey Viaduct from the River Spey in sections, allowing a detailed investigation into the structure’s failure in Decemb...

New 4,200-tonne rail bridge installed over the M6 in Cumbria

A key section of the M6 motorway near Penrith has reopened 13 hours ahead of schedule following the successful installation of a new railway bridge at Clifton. The bridge replacement forms part of a...

Bridge collapse during demolition injures three workers in wheeling

A bridge undergoing demolition in Wheeling, West Virginia collapsed on the afternoon of January 7, 2026, injuring three construction workers and highlighting the risks associated with ageing infrastr...

Christmas works deliver major HS2 viaduct milestone

Construction of one of the most technically demanding sections of the UK’s high-speed rail programme advanced over the Christmas period with the completion of two critical viaduct spans near Water Or...

World’s longest suspension bridge plan stalled as auditors flag procedural risks

Italy’s long-anticipated Messina Strait Bridge has encountered a significant procedural setback after the national Court of Auditors raised formal objections to the project’s implementation framework...

HS2 completes impressive UK-first live M6 viaduct slide without motorway closure

The HS2 programme has reached a major civil engineering milestone with the successful installation of the east deck of the M6 South viaduct without closing the motorway to live traffic. Engineers co...

Structural degradation and scour implicated in the historic Spey Bridge collapse

A historic iron girder railway viaduct spanning the River Spey partially collapsed on 14 December 2025, prompting immediate closure and safety cordons. The structure, commonly known as the Spey Viadu...

Aging bridge breaks in two in Madhya Pradesh, injuring four

An old bridge on the Bareilly–Pipariya road in Madhya Pradesh experienced a sudden structural collapse on Monday morning, splitting at its central span and dropping directly into the river below. Two...

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