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Longest bridge in the Baltics: the estimated duration of the Neris bridge works is 2.5 years

The bridge impinges on a site protected by the EU’s Natura 2000 ecological network, so work will not be carried out during fish migration and spawning. To avoid damage to the ecosystem, the bridge’s...

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The ‘thinnest’ concrete bridge in Southeast Asia

The 30-metre-long Chalermphrakiart Bridge was built in the SCG head office compound in Bang Sue last year but the conglomerate announced the development only now to invite construction firms to learn...

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Bangladesh: opening of country's longest bridge

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday celebrated the opening of the country’s longest bridge, which took eight years to build. The 6.51-kilometer (4.04-mile) bridge spanning the Pad...

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Assam, India: Part of bridge collapses in Baksa district after heavy rains

Part of a bridge collapsed in Assam's Baksa district on Wednesday due to incessant rainfall and an increase in the water level of the Dihing river. In a video posted by news agency ANI, people can be...

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Mexico: Bridge collapses during its opening ceremony sending mayor and guests into river – at least 25 injuries

At least 25 people were injured, including the mayor’s wife who needs surgery on her leg. ‘There were a lot of people jumping. That was reckless,’ mayor José Luis Urióstegui said. Mr Urióstegui als...

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Guinness World Record for Vietnam's new glass bridge

Suspended approximately 492 feet above ground and measuring 2,073 feet in length, the glass bridge was a joint collaboration between local tourism authorities and a French construction company to rev...

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India’s Longest Steel Bridge, Mahatma Gandhi Setu: All Set To Fully Open For Traffic on June 7

Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Bihar, considered as the longest steel bridge of the country, will open for traffic after its eastern flank is inaugurated on June 7. After being fully renovated, the 39-year-o...

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Longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world opens in Czech Republic

Τhe longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world has opened at a mountain resort in the Czech Republic. The 721-meter (2,365-foot) -long bridge is built at an altitude of more than 1,100 meter...

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A 92-metre-long rail bridge is set to be installed in Stechford

Once installed in Stechford, it will become the longest single-span railway structure in the West Midlands allowing HS2 to access its new depot. A 92-metre-long (100yd) rail bridge is set to be dri...

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Record-breaking suspension bridge between Europe and Asia is now open

A massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait opened on Friday by President Tayyip Erdogan. The bridge is the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has priorit...

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