Peter Vygodin reports on a dramatic new bridge that is proposed for the Neva Bay in St Petersburg

Authorities in the Russian sea port of St Petersburg are planning construction of a new landmark bridge to provide a route across the Neva River delta for the Western High Speed Diameter Ring Road, which is an express motorway. Tenders for the privately-financed design and construction of the project are currently being invited, with site work expected to start some time next year.

A new bridge over the River Seine in Rouen introduces an innovative concept for lifting operation. Michel Moussard reports

A large lift bridge is currently reaching completion in the city of Rouen, France, and when it opens next year it will provide the sixth crossing of the River Seine in the city. To fit with its environment, halfway between the historical city centre and the harbour, the team of engineers and architects designed a structure which combines efficiency, reliability and elegance.

A complex multi-level bridge in Saudi Arabia is designed to provide safe access for millions of pilgrims taking part in a key Islamic ritual in the city of Mina.

China's bridge capital Chongqing will open another world-record bridge later this year, reports Man-Chung Tang

Chongqing, a city with a population of 32 million people, was part of the Xichuan Province in the mid-western region of China until about ten years ago, when it became an independent city with the same rank as a province. Most of Chongqing is mountainous and intersected by several big rivers: the Yangtze and the Jialing, which divide the metropolitan area, the Wujiang River and so on. Consequently, development of the area requires the construction of many major bridges.