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A Scottish local authority's budget for six bridge repair projects has soared by 26% after its contractor encountered a number of unforeseen problems.

Commentators including engineering experts are pointing to design, materials and construction methods as possible contributors to the collapse - the second in just over a year - of a £170M bridge over the River Ganges in India.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged €50M (£43M) to build temporary bridges in war-torn Ukraine. The EU's lending arm said the grant to the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (SARIDU) would “save lives” by providing evacuation routes and access to aid and healthcare. More than…

Gateshead and Newcastle Councils have given the green light to Network Rail for a £4M package of refurbishment works to be carried out on the High Level Bridge across the River Tyne.

Hampshire County Council has called for interest in a £500M deal that will be used for a raft of civils jobs across the South of England.

Closures for a major waterproofing scheme at the Dartford Crossing that will last up to September have begun as National Highways continues its extensive programme of maintenance.

Repair and maintenance work is underway on two Grade II listed bridges - both dating back to the 18th century - in North Yorkshire.

The Align joint venture comprising Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick has completed the first of 11 massive piers to support the Colne Valley Viaduct as part of the £100bn High Speed 2 project.

Balfour Beatty is eyeing opportunities in the energy sector as it welcomes Jacobs as one of the three design consultants forming the Strategic Design Partnership, replacing WSP.

Major repairs to an 18th century East Yorkshire road bridge struck by a car last September will begin in July and take five months to complete, using expertise from specialist contractors.