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An under-construction bridge in India has experienced its second collapse in a year: no fatalities
- Jun, 08, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural
- India
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The collapse of a section of an under-construction bridge over the Ganges River has prompted an investigation by the government of an Indian state. This incident marks the second collapse of the stru...
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Albanian parliament approves bridge connection to Montenegro
- May, 18, 2023
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- Albania
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Albanian parliament unanimously approved the construction of a new bridge, which will connect the country to Montenegro over the Buna River. A draft law for the project was signed earlier in Mar...
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China’s new 24-kilometer, $6.7 billion, Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge
- May, 24, 2023
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- China, Shenzhen
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
China’s Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge is a massive infrastructure project, which recently broke the world record by paving about 22,600 square meters of asphalt in a single day. The bridge is a Hong Kon...
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Greece: The oldest bridge in Europe still in use
- May, 24, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Arches Other Structural Protective Structures Masonry Structures
- Greece
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Arkadiko Bridge, also known as the Kazarma Bridge, is considered one of the oldest bridges in Europe that is still in use. It is located in the southern region of mainland Greece, on the Peloponn...
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Pont Bodfel: New bridge opened after a storm damaged the old crossing
- May, 05, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Other Structural
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
After sustaining damage from a storm in 2019, the foundations of Pont Bodfel, a bridge that connects Pwllheli and Penllyn in Gwynedd, became unusable for traffic. Today, four years later and with a...
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Italy signs decree for the construction of the world’s longest suspension bridge
- Mar, 31, 2023
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- Italy, Messina
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Italy signed a decree in March of 2023, concerning the construction of the world’s longest suspension bridge, the Messina Bridge, which will become a law in June. The bridge, also referred to as th...
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New Greater Bay Area bridge nears completion
- May, 02, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Steel Structures Other Structural
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
According to a recent video published by CGTN, the New Greater Bay Area bridge is nearing completion. More specifically, the video refers: “Construction of a new bridge linking the southern Chinese...
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An under construction Bailey bridge over the Bheri river collapsed: two fatalities and seven injuries
- Apr, 26, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural
- Nepal
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
An under construction Bailey bridge that was being constructed across the Thuli Bheri river in Tallubagar of Jajarkot district collapsed on Thursday, causing four fatalities and seven injuries; three...
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Iraq intends to build 19 bridges in Baghdad
- Apr, 10, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Sustainable Development Other Structural
- Iraq
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
According to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Iraqi Parliament's Services and Construction Committee announced on Monday that it would build 19 bridges in Baghdad, the country's capital. Furthermore,...
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US allocates $350 million funding for wildlife crossing pilot program
- Apr, 04, 2023
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- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The US announced $350 million in funding for a pilot program, which will be dedicated to wildlife crossings. It has been shown by studies that more than 350 million vertebrate animals and about 20...
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