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Network Rail has appointed consultants Arup and Knight Architects to design a generic station footbridge to be rolled out across the country.
Network Rail appoints Arup to design footbridge
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Ramboll designs twin replacement bridges for Bermuda
Ramboll has received government backing for its twin replacement bridge designs to link Bermuda’s airport to the rest of the nation’s islands.
Pigeon poo doubles cost of Welsh bridge refurbishment
Bird excrement has been blamed for cost overruns on a road bridge refurbishment in Wales.
Damning government report blames operator for Italy bridge collapse
A damning Italian transport ministry report has blamed bridge operator Autostrade for the collapse of the Polcevera viaduct in August.
Rebuild of Cumbria road bridge pushed back
The rebuild of a Cumbria bridge which collapsed during storms in 2015 has been pushed back after local residents objected to the proposed timeline.
Collapsed Florida bridge contractors fined for ‘failing to protect workers’
The contractors which designed and built the Florida International University (FIU) bridge have been fined for serious safety violations.
UK engineers query claims 44t lorry triggered Italy bridge collapse
Claims that a 44t lorry travelling across the Polcevera Viaduct triggered its collapse have been queried by British engineering experts.
New bridge form mooted for Europe-Africa crossing
A recently identified bridge form could enable a crossing between Europe and Africa, according to a study by leading bridge experts.
Calls for new bridge across the Thames
Calls for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge across the Thames have been made by councillors in south west London.
Pair of 1,000t bridges installed in Cambridge
The A14 road in Cambridgeshire has re-opened after work to install a pair of 1,000t bridges was completed 18 hours ahead of schedule.