HS2 Seeks Approval To Double Length Of Bromford Tunnel
The High Speed 2 project has applied for permission to double the length of a tunnel on the route near Birmingham to avoid construction work in a built-up area.
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The Story Of The Celtic Crossing Between Great Britain And Northern Ireland
The Irish Sea Bridge, sometimes known as the Celtic Crossing, would have been a massive undertaking, not necessarily just because of the 45km length, just over a third of the length of the longest bridge ever made.
Rotherhithe Tunnel And Vauxhall Bridge Face Closure Over Funding Concerns
The Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge in London require ‘urgent’ repairs, but TFL warns of closure without funding.
Freyssinet festive food collection for Telford Crisis Support
Freyssinet employees at Innovation House in Telford held a collection for Telford Crisis Support for its Christmas food hamper appeal, which are distributed as part of the charity’s food bank initiative. The Telford Crisis Network includes local service providers from…
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M1 Rainstorth Bridge To Close For Months-Long Essential Work
ssential maintenance work has started on the M1 Rainstorth Bridge between junction 34 (Meadowhall) and 35 (Thorpe Hesley), near Sheffield.
Leith’s Victoria Swing Bridge To Be Fully Repaired
Edinburgh City Council has granted Forth Ports Listed building Consent so that full repairs of Leith’s Victoria Swing Bridge can be undertaken.
Technique Developed To Determine Life Expectancy Of Fire-Damaged Concrete
of evaluating fire damage to concrete, enabling contractors and building owners to make a considered choice between concrete repairs and demolition.
UK’s Earliest Chain Link Suspension Bridge To Be Restored
Asignificant portion of the Levelling Up Fund announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been earmarked for the restoration of the historic Whorlton Bridge.
Bath’s Historic Cleveland Bridge Set To Reopen
Grade II* listed Cleveland Bridge in Bath is due to reopen on Monday 25 October, after being delayed for extra safety measures.
Work Continues To Restore Historic Barmouth Viaduct
Marine structure repairs have recommenced to renovate a 154-year-old bridge in a scenic area of North Wales. The Grade II listed Barmouth viaduct was built in 1867, and is now undergoing its biggest ever upgrade, New Civil Engineer (NCE) reports….
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