All articles tagged with #bridge
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rude Baguette
China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's highest suspension bridge at 2,051 feet, is a groundbreaking engineering feat that will significantly improve transportation and boost tourism in Guizhou Province, featuring glass-bottom paths and observation platforms for visitors.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hill
President Trump criticized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for inviting him to walk the streets of Baltimore, citing concerns over crime and funding for a collapsed bridge, while Moore defended Maryland's progress and called Trump out for misinformation and personal attacks.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Thousands in Sicily protested against Italy's plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, citing concerns over environmental impact, earthquake risks, mafia interference, and expropriation of families, despite government claims of economic and strategic benefits. The project, scheduled to start full construction between 2026 and 2032, aims to significantly reduce crossing times and boost regional growth, but faces opposition from residents and environmental groups.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
Italy has approved plans to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina, with construction expected to start in 2026 and finish by 2032. The project, costing around 13.5 billion euros, aims to boost regional prosperity but faces challenges such as seismic activity, environmental concerns, and local opposition. If successful, it could significantly improve transportation and economic development in southern Italy.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Italy has approved a $15.6 billion project to build a suspension bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy, aiming to boost the economy and create jobs, despite concerns over environmental impact, social displacement, organized crime, and earthquake risks.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Severe flash floods in Nepal have killed at least seven people and destroyed the Nepal-China Friendship Bridge, causing extensive damage at the border and ongoing rescue efforts for missing persons, amid worsening monsoon conditions affecting the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOMO News
A highway in Oklahoma has reopened after engineers inspected a bridge that was struck by a barge over the Arkansas River, south of Sallisaw. The Oklahoma State Patrol closed US-59, but the bridge was later cleared for traffic with no reported injuries. The cause of the barge striking the bridge remains unclear, while in Baltimore, cleanup efforts are underway after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier in the week.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known. This incident comes as engineers work to lift a section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
Engineers have found significant structural deficiencies in the westbound Washington Bridge, leading to the conclusion that it must be torn down and rebuilt, potentially taking up to two years. The deficiencies pose a risk to the newer eastbound structure, prompting the opening of the eastbound bridge to three lanes of traffic in each direction to alleviate congestion. The governor indicated that a "day of reckoning" is coming and legal action may be considered, pending the completion of a forensic analysis and review by engineering firms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A firefighter in Louisville, Kentucky, made a daring rescue of a trapped driver in a tractor-trailer that was hanging over the side of a bridge above the Ohio River after a multivehicle crash. Using a rope system, the firefighter, Bryce Carden, was lowered to the driver, cut her out of her seatbelt, and reassured her as they were lifted to safety, about 100 feet above the river.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
In Mali, 31 people died and at least 10 were injured after a bus en route to Burkina Faso from Kenieba veered off a bridge and plunged into the Bagoe river, with officials attributing the likely cause to the driver's failure to control the vehicle. The victims included citizens of various West African countries, and the incident highlights the common occurrence of road accidents in Mali due to poor road conditions, vehicles, and regulation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boston.com
A critical support rod on the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island broke, causing a major structural failure and leading to the partial closure of the bridge. The bridge, which carries Interstate 195 and serves as a key gateway to Providence, was already in poor condition and had been flagged for rehabilitation. The repair work is expected to take months, causing significant traffic disruptions. State authorities have requested federal assistance to expedite the repairs and optimize traffic management during the construction period.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Colardo
A truck became stuck under a bridge on westbound Interstate 70 in Colorado, causing a full closure of the westbound lanes. The oversized load caused damage to both the truck and the bridge, and it remains unclear how much damage was done to the underside of the bridge. Traffic was diverted to C470, and there is no estimate on when I-70 will reopen. No injuries were reported, and repairs to the road and bridge were scheduled.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KKTV
Westbound I-70 in Colorado was temporarily closed after a semi-truck collided with a bridge near C-470. The closure lasted for several hours, but the interstate was reopened by 4:10 p.m. No injuries were reported, and the Colorado Department of Transportation's bridge team was evaluating the bridge for any damage.