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Jerusalem, Israel: a new bridge links tourist sites
- Aug, 03, 2023
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- Israel, Jerusalem
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Jerusalem is set to reveal Israel's longest suspension bridge on the evening of August 6. The bridge will link Mount Zion with the Hinnom Valley to the south and it will enhance pedestrian access to...
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Modeling the buckling behavior of bridge braces: the example of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
- Jul, 17, 2023
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- United States, Maryland, Annapolis
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The California Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program was initiated by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Program aims to assess the vulnerability of major toll bridges in Cali...
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Bridge collapse in Patras, Greece: at least one fatality and several injuries
- Jul, 23, 2023
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- Greece, Patras
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A part of a bridge collapsed on the ring road in Patras on Sunday. Tragically, this incident resulted in the loss of one life and left eight people injured, according to a statement from the fire bri...
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An under-construction bridge collapses in Bangkok: at least 2 fatalities and several injuries
- Jul, 10, 2023
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- Thailand, Bangkok
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An under construction bridge collapsed on Monday in Bangkok. The collapse caused the death of at least two people and several injuries while videos shared on social media depicted the bridge's metal...
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The fourth bridge over the Panama Canal will be designed and constructed
- Jun, 27, 2023
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- Panama
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The contract to design and construct the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal has been awarded to Sener and Greisch in collaboration with the Highway Planning and Design Institute (HDPI) by the Panama...
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Bridge collapse and train derailment in Montana
- Jun, 24, 2023
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- United States, Montana
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Officials have reported the collapse of a bridge over the Yellowstone River in Montana on Saturday morning. This caused sections of a freight train, which was carrying hazardous materials, to plunge...
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An under-construction bridge in India has experienced its second collapse in a year: no fatalities
- Jun, 04, 2023
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- India
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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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Greece: The oldest bridge in Europe still in use
- May, 15, 2023
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- Greece
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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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Finland bridge collapse: Dozens injured
- May, 11, 2023
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- Finland, Espoo
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On Thursday morning, a group of school children were crossing a temporary construction bridge near a shopping centre in the southern town of Tapiola when the incident occurred. A bridge collapsed res...
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London Docklands: plans submitted for a new bridge
- May, 11, 2023
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- United Kingdom, London
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A planning permission to build a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists at the Royal Victoria Dock in East London has been submitted by a partnership. The bridge is part of the £5bn regeneration of...
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