Road Structures

May 8, 2024
US$1.9 billion to replace collapsed Francis Scott Bridge
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February 7, 2012
Tunisian project underway
Construction of Tunisia's new north-south highway will start shortly. The 152km highway will link Sfax and Gabès and the construction schedule calls…
February 7, 2012
Highline hoisting girder
Colorado river bridge relieves congestion
Built in the shadow of the Hoover Dam, a new bridge is set to takes its place as another major tourist attraction. Patrick Smith reports
February 7, 2012
Damaged Bridge abutment
New Zealand's bridges survive earthquake
How is it that New Zealand's recent large and destructive earthquake did so little damage to the bridges in the quake zone? Mary Searle investigates…
February 7, 2012
Turkey's new highway
Work on Turkey's Istanbul-Izmir highway is now in planning. The US$1 billion project will include a radical suspended bridge, said to be one of the…
February 7, 2012
Zambian road funds found
Zambia's Ministry of Works and Supply is budgeting US$273.24 million for its 2010 roads budget. Meanwhile a further $500 million is required for…
February 7, 2012
Underground roundabout construction
Swiss roundabout goes underground
The Swiss, well-known for their tunnel constructions, have enhanced their reputation with the recent Gotthard Tunnel breakthrough which has created…
February 7, 2012
BG40 in use
Bachy Soletanche's interchange job
Geotechnical specialists Bachy Soletanche has started work on a new grade separated interchange on the A41 road in West Bromwich in the English…
February 7, 2012
Construction project
'Tricky' bridge project
Contractor Ringway has completed work on a tricky project to replace Stile Farm Bridge, which crosses the Great Stour River near Chilham in County…
February 7, 2012
Tisza Bridge under construction
Bridging the River Tisza
The Hungarian government has been investing heavily in extending and improving the country's motorway and trunk road network.
February 7, 2012
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Junction construction
Two Liebherr mobile cranes and four Atlas Copco compressors are playing an important role in upgrades to a highway in Brazilian city São Paolo.
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