Historic bridges

17 Apr 25

UK heritage railway back on track after council agrees to adopt bridge

Council steps in after bridge owner objects to maintenance obligation.

25 Mar 25

Funds promised for restoration of Spain’s ‘Roman’ Bridge

The Spanish government has promised funding for the reconstruction of Talavera’s flood-damaged bridge.
23 Jan 25

Prague rail bridge designer selected

Replacement three-track bridge to improve Czech capital’s suburban rail network.
14 Nov 24

Government of Canada takes ownership of Québec Bridge

Rail body hands historic bridge to federal government.
08 Nov 24

A future vision in motion

Advanced computer vision-based systems are poised to transform structural health monitoring and maintenance practices in bridge engineering, write Liwei Han, AbdulSame Fazli and Qi Ye.
06 Nov 24

Maltese valley to get back its lost stone arched crossing

Ruined bridge will be restored as part of island development plans.
06 Nov 24

Hanger work finished on historic Welsh island link

168 wire rope hangers replaced on Menai Bridge.
24 Oct 24

Belize plans to replace iconic hand-cranked swing bridge

Government of Belize in talks with Japanese development agency about rebuild project.
22 Oct 24

Pittsburgh USA: steel arch bridge closed for analysis

City bans vehicles from Panther Hollow Bridge on recommendation of inspectors.
17 Oct 24

UK historic cast-iron bridge protected in rail upgrade

1830s overbridge will be raised as part of Transpennine improvements.
26 Sep 24

Fire destroys historic Canadian truss bridge

Suspected arson caused timber bridge fire, say emergency services.
03 Sep 24

1831 UK suspension bridge gets full restoration after four-year closure

Nationally important archaeological site getting piece-by-piece restoration.
19 Aug 24

UK bridge trust appoints inspectors

Six-year contract awarded for inspection of bridge with modern and historic elements.
05 Aug 24

Challenging the brief

A 90-year-old highway bridge slated for replacement in the UK capital is instead being rehabilitated thanks to an extensive programme of monitoring, inspections and other investigations, writes Michael Duvall
22 Jul 24

Wales: transporter bridge plans unveiled

A world-famous transporter bridge undergoes complex restoration.
18 Jul 24

Celebrations for a Scottish classic at 60

Marking a milestone for the Forth Road Bridge.

16 Jul 24

Wales: White Bridge to reopen in time for festival

Repairs to listed bridge damaged by 2020 storm nearly complete.
11 Jul 24

UK bridge infill appeal: concrete can stay

Historic rail bridge restoration order overturned by planning inspectorate.
13 Jun 24

Repair contractors named for UK historic rolling bridge

Two contractors named for project to strengthen historic moveable bridge.
11 Jun 24

Restored Scottish swing bridge opens with flag parade

Forth Port celebrates the refurbishment of 150-year-old counterweighted swing bridge with community events.

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