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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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Pont Bodfel: New bridge opened after a storm damaged the old crossing
- May, 03, 2023
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- United Kingdom
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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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New Greater Bay Area bridge nears completion
- May, 02, 2023
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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, 19, 2023
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- Nepal
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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, 03, 2023
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- Iraq, Baghdad
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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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