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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
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
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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Russia and North Korea advance transport cooperation: the Tumen River bridge project is highlighted
- Apr, 05, 2026
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- Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Transport ministers from Russia and North Korea met in St. Petersburg on Sunday to discuss a range of joint infrastructure and transport projects, including plans to build a road bridge over the Tumen...
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Morocco’s longest bridge takes shape in Laâyoune as construction advances
- Mar, 20, 2026
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Construction is progressing on what is set to become the longest bridge in Morocco. The structure, which will span approximately 1.7 kilometers across the Sakia El Hamra riverbed in the southern city...
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Central Bridge in Lawrence closed after fire raises structural safety concerns
- Feb, 17, 2026
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- United States, Massachusetts, Lawrence
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A heavily traveled bridge in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been closed after officials raised concerns about possible structural damage, police said Tuesday. The Central Bridge, which carries both car...
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Ghana to begin construction of record-breaking Volivo Bridge with Japanese support
- Jan, 23, 2026
- Bridges Bridge Design Other Structural Performance-Based Design Sustainable Development Standards And Design Codes News On Awards News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Ghana
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Ghana is preparing to begin construction of the Volivo Bridge, a major infrastructure project expected to become the tallest road bridge in the country, following high-level talks with the Japan Inte...
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Work begins on new Erewash Canal bridge to improve links in Long Eaton
- Jan, 14, 2026
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- United Kingdom, Long Eaton
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Work is now underway on a new bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton, which is expected to become an important connection for residents. The bridge will create a traffic-free link between the ca...
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Construction crane collapses in Thailand: two fatalities were recorded
- Jan, 15, 2026
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- Thailand, Bangkok
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Two fatalities were recorded after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand, just one day after another crane accident elsewhere in the country claimed 32 lives. The latest incident...
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Wheeling, West Virginia: Bridge collapse during demolition injures three Workers
- Jan, 08, 2026
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- United States, West Virginia, Wheeling
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Residents in Wheeling, West Virginia are still reeling after a bridge collapse on Wednesday afternoon that sent three construction workers to the hospital. The Washington Avenue Bridge, which spans W...
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World’s longest single-tower bridge nears completion
- Jan, 10, 2026
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- Taiwan
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Images have emerged of the Danjiang Bridge in Taiwan, a major new infrastructure project that is being hailed as the world’s longest single-tower cable-stayed bridge. The bridge’s cost is estimated a...
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Hussaini suspension bridge: Pakistan’s most dangerous crossing
- Jan, 04, 2026
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- Gilgit
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Around the world, there are remarkable examples of modern engineering that showcase human ingenuity. Towering bridges stretch across rivers and valleys, linking distant landscapes while maintaining h...
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