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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Vandalism Confirmed: Sycamore Gap Tree Felling Damages Hadrian's Wall

Experts have confirmed that the deliberate felling of the Sycamore Gap tree in England has caused damage to the 1,900-year-old Hadrian's Wall. The tree, which stood for centuries and was a popular subject for photographers, was cut down in September. A recent archaeological appraisal revealed cracks and fragments on the wall caused by the fallen tree. The findings have been shared with the police, and a repair plan will be developed in collaboration with the National Trust. The age of the felled tree is being determined through scientific analysis, and ideas for the future of the tree are being sought from the public.

via Smithsonian Magazine|

#damage #environment #hadrians-wall

infrastructure2 years ago•2 min saved

Philadelphia's I-95 Collapse: Officials Unveil Reconstruction Plan and Timeline.

Officials in Philadelphia have unveiled a plan to repair an elevated section of Interstate 95 that collapsed when a tanker truck caught fire in the underpass. The most efficient way to get the impacted lanes reopened will be to backfill and pave over the Cottman Avenue underpass and then work to build a new bridge. The northbound lanes of the affected segment collapsed, while the southbound lanes are compromised and will also need to be replaced. I-95 is one of the busiest travel corridors in the United States and serves as the main north-south highway on the East Coast.

via ABC News|

#bridge-collapse #infrastructure #interstate-95