This video was first aired at NCE’s Future of Bridges conference. HS2 head of civil structure Tomas Garcia takes an in depth look at the bridges and viaducts which will carry High Speed 2. Garcia gives an update on key developments and emerging designs on Phase 1 works. He also outlines…
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Watch: How Motts is managing Hammersmith Bridge stabilisation
This video was first aired at NCE’s Future of Bridges conference. Outlining the Hammersmith Bridge stabilisation plan and key developments on the project so far, Mott MacDonald senior bridge engineer Rufus Foster took to the virtual stage at NCE’s recent Future of Bridge conference. Foster explained how Motts is…
DfT extends TfL funding arrangement for another two weeks
The Department for Transport (DfT) has granted a short extension to the latest funding agreement with Transport for London (TfL) to July 28.
Amey and Sir Robert McAlpine begin bridge build over M56
A joint venture between Amey and Sir Robert McAlpine (AmeySRM) has begun construction of a 67m road bridge which runs over the M56.
Rotterdam bridge won’t be dismantled for Jeff Bezos’ superyacht to sail through
The historic Koningshaven Bridge in Rotterdam will not be dismantled for Jeff Bezos’ superyacht to pass through as previously suggested.
Polcevera Viaduct | Trial into collapse postponed after just two hours
The trial into the collapse of the Polcevera Viaduct has been postponed until September, just two hours after it begun.
TfL boss: ‘No question’ we will close unsafe bridges and tunnels
Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford has said there is “no question” that road bridges and tunnels will be closed in the Capital if they become unsafe for public use.
HS2 | Foundation work begins on low-carbon Wendover Dean Viaduct
Work has begun on HS2’s carbon cutting Wendover Dean viaduct in Buckinghamshire, with contractors EKFB (a JV of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and Bam Nuttall) sinking the first of the 53 concrete piles that will form the foundations.
Engineering bosses take stand over Polcevera Viaduct collapse
The long-awaited trial over the fatal Polcevera Viaduct collapse begins today, almost four years after the tragedy in Genoa, Italy.
Contract awarded for 8km Cancún bridge
The Mexican Government has picked the main contractor to build an 8.8km long bridge over the Cancún lagoon.