New Suspension Bridge Is Second Longest In Mainland Europe
A suspension bridge has been just completed in Romania that is the second longest in mainland Europe. The Bralia Bridge across the Danube River is 1,975m long.
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Could There Be A Rail Tunnel Link Between Europe And Africa?
The Spanish government has reopened the possibility of a high-speed rail link to north Africa. £2m of funding has been confirmed for a new feasibility study.
Phoenix Supported Housing receives VINCI UK Foundation funding
Phoenix Supported Housing, a non-profit organisation providing accommodation, social support and education opportunities in Wolverhampton, was awarded funding by the VINCI UK Foundation earlier this year. The charity, nominated by Freyssinet’s QSE Manager Darren Collinswood, provides temporary housing and a…
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Types Of Canal Bridge To Look Out For Around The UK
When the canals were constructed, they often divided land and cut through roads, requiring hundreds of bridges to be built. Here are some of the main types.
Work Begins On Bangor Coastal Defence Scheme
A £4.3m sea defence scheme has got underway in an effort to protect a North Wales community from flooding. The flood defences will protect 194 homes in Bangor.
Tyneside’s High Level Bridge To Undergo Restoration Works
A Grade I listed bridge that links Newcastle and Gateshead will undergo a £4m refurbishment. The High Level Bridge has fractured ironwork and peeling paint.
New Wave Of HS2 Contracts Available This Summer
HS2 is preparing for the next stage in its construction programme with a new phase of multi-million pound contracts set to be released for tender in the summer.
‘Green Skills’ To Drive Up Demand For Civil Engineers By 10%
Research by EngineeringUK that shows there were 6.1m engineering jobs advertised in 2021, and this figure is expected to grow to 6.26m within the next 7 years.
Bridge Jacking Takes Place During Nuneham Viaduct Repairs
Network Rail have begun an operation to carry out urgent repairs on Nuneham Viaduct in Oxfordshire. The southern abutment of the rail bridge is being replaced.
Work Begins On ‘World’s Longest’ Underwater Tunnel
onstruction of the ‘world’s longest’ underwater tunnel has begun in Istanbul, Turkey. The 6.5 km Great Istanbul Tunnel has a scheduled opening date of 2028.