To the south of the Indian metropolis of Mumbai, construction work is proceeding apace on the Bandra-Worli Sealink project. With its 500m-long main span and striking architectural design, the main bridge ranks as one of the most spectacular construction projects on the Indian subcontinent.

Refurbishment of a tourist railway in the Kalavrita valley has required engineers in Greece to come up with some imaginative solutions. Narrow and restricted access, steep slopes and historic structures made the contract, to replace bridge bearings and improve the seismic response of the structures on the line, particularly challenging.

Next year the scheme to build a new gateway bridge for the USA's capital city is expected to move another step forward with the completion of the environmental impact statement. The owner of the new crossing, District Department of Transportation, will also be moving forward with funding plans for the new movable bridge structure. With the alignment of the new crossing in advanced study, and four alternative designs presented to the public, there is growing excitement about the prospect of the replacement bridge.