The Trans-Pennine Tunnel, one of the most ambitious road schemes to have been floated since the motorways were first constructed some 50 years ago, may well be given the green light by the government when the chancellor, Philip Hammond, gives…
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Following a review of the problems caused as a result of Storm Desmond late in 2015, over 1,000 army troops have been put on 24-hour standby to come to people’s aid if severe flooding hits the UK once again this…
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Concrete structure repairs have been carried out on a section of the Great Wall of China in a bid to help protect the 630-year-old part of the structure. However, according to Huanqiu and the Daily Mail, the decision has prompted…
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London’s Tower Bridge is set to close this weekend for three months to allow for essential works to be carried out. From Saturday (1 October), vehicles will no longer be able to travel across the bridge until 30 December. Engineers,…
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A new global study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research has found that there is a strong association between engineering strength and economic development, with the UK ranking 14th on the index that ranks nations by their engineering…
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Three people have been killed after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Jakarta, Indonesia, earlier this month. On Saturday (September 24th), an elevated bridge in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, fell down while people were crossing, which is thought to have been…
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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is now calling on engineers and members of the general public alike to share photographs of themselves with their favourite bridges on social media sites like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, with the best of…
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Now that summer has come to an end, it’s important to keep an eye on the weather forecasts so you can prepare for any inclement conditions that could have an impact on your day to day operations, with the Met…
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Teesdale residents had to find alternative routes earlier this month after a bridge was closed for essential maintenance. County Durham road bridge, which runs over the River Tees, was shut between Saturday 20th August and Monday 22nd August so bridge repairs…
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Stonework bridge repairs and road resurfacing were set to start on the Folly Bridge in Oxford this autumn, but the work has been delayed somewhat by the discovery of Daubenton’s bats – typically found in humid places near water, such…
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