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Fourth quarter issue now available

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of Bridge design & engineering has now been published. A selection of features is posted on this page, and articles from the last issue have now been archived to the features page.

Walk back in time

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A campaign to save an historic bridge over the Hudson River in the USA will come to fruition next year when the former railway bridge is planned to reopen as a dramatic river crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. Eric DeLony reports on the work so far, and what has still to be achieved

Ravine rendez-vous

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Closure of the launched deck on an unusual new bridge in Reunion Island has just been achieved. Helena Russell reports

Making a mark

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The recent introduction of European conformity marking and a technical approval process for post-tensioning kits has caused some confusion in the bridge industry. Here Marcel Poser, Markus Traute, Erik Mellier and Hans Rudolf Ganz explain the system and what it means for clients, designers and contractors.

Location confirmed for new Canadian bridge

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kettle Island has been confirmed as the preferred location for a new bridge linking Ontario and Quebec.

Hong Kong outlines green policy for bridges

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong's Highways Department has announced that its bridge design and construction will feature more environmental elements, including wider footbridges to allow room for planting.

New cable-stayed bridge opens in Ohio

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A new bridge over the Ohio River opened on Tuesday. The Pomeroy-Mason Bridge is a US$65 million, four-lane cable-stayed structure in the south east of the US state of Ohio.

Kent bridge gets the go-ahead

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A planning inspector has given permission for construction of the Milton Creek Bridge in Kent in southern England following a public inquiry in July. The next step is to appoint a contractor with a view to work starting on site in 2009.

Key stage reached on Minpu Bridge

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Shanghai Construction Group has announced the completion of the main structure of the Minpu Bridge in Shanghai, China. Construction of the Puxi-side tower of the bridge finished yesterday, following September's completion of the tower in Pudong.

Final funding secured for Twin Sails Bridge

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Construction of Poole�s US$59 million second harbour crossing could begin before the end of 2009 following approval of the final slice of funding for the bridge in southern England.

Shortlist announced for Glasgow viaduct

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A shortlist of BMV (Balfour Beatty, Morgan Est and Vinci joint venture), Carillion, Morrison Construction and Roadbridge/Sisk has been selected to bid for the construction of Scotland's St James Spur, a main branch line rail viaduct stretching across the M8 motorway to a new airport station.