The MV Dali’s allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge caused catastrophic structural failure of the bridge and closed the Baltimore Harbor, which usually sees $80bn (£63.3bn) of cargo move through its port annually.
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Subcontractor details ‘fascinating’ challenge of renewing track on UK’s only sliding rail bridge
Restoring the track on the UK's only sliding rail bridge, at Keadby near Scunthorpe, presented a series of historical and logistical challenges according to specialist subcontractor 1stinrail.
Main works for ‘complex and challenging’ Tyne Bridge restoration commence this week
The four-year task of restoring the arch and main deck of the Grade II listed Tyne Bridge got underway this week.
‘Almost impossible to design out’ – engineer responds to Baltimore bridge disaster
Engineers have been assessing what The Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster means for bridge design after the structure in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed following a strike by a container ship.
4% of council maintained road bridges in UK deemed ‘substandard’
One in every 25 (4%) council maintained road bridges in the UK has been deemed as substandard, the RAC Foundation has revealed.
Baltimore bridge collapse | ‘Almost impossible’ to withstand this kind of impact, engineers say
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland USA has collapsed after being struck by a container ship.
Network Rail completes £1.6M upgrade to Rannoch viaduct in Highlands
The West Highland line has reopened after Network Rail engineers completed a £1.6M set of essential upgrades to the Rannoch viaduct.
National Highways’ infill of historic North Yorkshire rail bridge comes under planning scrutiny
National Highways may be ordered to remove its structural infill from a 19th century North Yorkshire bridge after the local authority requested retrospective planning application.
VolkerFitzpatrick appointed to design and build £34M viaduct in Canterbury
Kent County Council has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick to design and build a new £34M road viaduct over a rail line and river in Canterbury.
HS2 | Sliding of 320m double composite deck for Westbury viaduct commences
Engineers from EKFB (Eiffage Kier Ferrovial Bam JV) have commenced the sliding of the first section of the 320m double composite deck for High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Westbury viaduct into position.