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New Melville Bridge opens in Maitland, delivering safer and more resilient flood-resistant crossing over the Hunter River
- Jun, 17, 2026
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After decades of regular flooding, residents in Maitland and the lower Hunter region now have a safer and more reliable route across the Hunter River, following the official opening of the new Melvill...
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New U.S.-Canada bridge faces further delay before official launch
- Jun, 12, 2026
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- Gordie Howe International Bridge
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The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will connect Canada and the United States, will not open as previously expected. Although a ribbon-cutting ceremony had been scheduled, officia...
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Bridge collapse in Pirojpur (Bangladesh) cuts off key transport link
- Jun, 10, 2026
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- Bangladesh, Pirojpur Pourashava
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Road connectivity on the Charkhali–Mathbaria route was disrupted late last night after an iron bridge collapsed in Mathbaria upazila of Pirojpur. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a truck c...
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Danjiang Bridge opens in Taiwan: world-record single-mast design transforms Tamsui River crossing
- Jun, 01, 2026
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- Taiwan
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Taiwan has officially opened the Danjiang Bridge, a major new infrastructure project recognized as the world’s longest single-mast asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. The structure spans the mouth of the...
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Africa’s longest bridge: Cairo’s Iconic 6th October Bridge
- May, 24, 2026
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- Egypt
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Few infrastructure projects are as visually striking as bridges. Beyond their appearance, they play an important role in connecting cities, regions, and, in some cases, entire countries. Africa is ho...
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New $12.6 million walking and cycling bridge to improve safety on Queenstown’s SH6
- May, 10, 2026
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- New Zealand, Queenstown
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Construction of a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over State Highway 6 (SH6) in Queenstown is expected to begin in the coming months, following a government announcement focused on improving safety...
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Suspension footbridge collapses in Ust-Kamenogorsk: several injuries
- May, 08, 2026
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- Kazakhstan, Oskemen
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A pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, while several people were crossing it. According to local reports, eight people were on the bridge at the time, including four...
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Storm damage shuts down Rockport Bridge in Rock County
- Apr, 22, 2026
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- United States, Mississippi, Hazlehurst
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A major roadway in Rock County remains shut down indefinitely after severe storms on Friday caused the collapse of the Rockport Bridge. Motorists traveling along Rockport Road are being forced to turn...
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Car-free living in Helsinki: new bridge puts bikes and pedestrians first
- Apr, 17, 2026
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- Finland, Helsinki
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In a newly developed district of Helsinki, a new bridge has been introduced to support pedestrian and cycling mobility. The 1.2-kilometer Kruunuvuorensilta connects the island of Laajasalo to the city...
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Historic flooding destroys key Michigan Bridge as Boardman River reaches record levels
- Apr, 14, 2026
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- United States, Michigan, Traverse City
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A bridge in Michigan that was previously in regular use was destroyed after the Boardman River reached record-high levels. In Traverse City, floodwaters rose over the bridge deck, covering the roadway...
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