Lifting & launching

05 Aug 24

Majestic frontier crossing

The Gordie Howe International Bridge approaches completion after overcoming harsh climate conditions, severe pandemic-related disruptions and complex restrictions arising from its cross-border location, write Erik Behrens and Jaime Castro-Maier.

14 May 24

Slovakian mountain trek

As Slovakia’s longest viaduct begins to emerge between tree tops, Jiri Strasky explains how its design and construction methodology are ensuring it has minimum impact on the beautiful surroundings.

14 May 24

Video shows India’s first bridge installation by over-sea float method

The 2,000t-heavy arch bridge was transported to site by barge and then lifted into position in less than two hours.

05 Apr 24

Construction begins in India of double-decker viaduct

Two-level crossing in Pune will accommodate road and light-rail traffic on different levels.

28 Feb 24

Netherlands bridge lift fatalities

Two workers killed in Dutch beam lift accident.

04 Dec 23

100km of viaduct now ready on rail corridor

Indian railway hits a century with innovative launching technique.

10 Nov 23

Mumbai Bay Dream

India’s longest sea link will close the geographical and economic gap between the country’s financial and commercial hub and a rapidly growing satellite city across the Bay of Mumbai, write Hohsing Lee and Sunil A Wandhekar

16 Aug 23

Winning by a nose

The highly slender deck and piers of a bridge being constructed in Saxony via the incremental launching method call for a deeply methodical approach coupled with special guiding equipment, writes Marek Foglar

25 Jul 23

First phase complete in French rail bridge replacements

Two new rail bridges weighing 1,375t and 949t are set to be lifted into place in France following the removal of their 468t predecessors.

19 Jul 23

Record-breaking move completed for UK rail bridge

The UK’s HS2 high-speed rail project has carried out the installation of a 6,200t bridge, which has been driven into place underneath the West Coast Main Line.

07 Jun 23

Major bridge lift is carried out in Ravenscraig, Scotland

Time-lapse of 5,000t rail crossing installed over a nine-day closure.

30 May 23

Storstrøm advances

Girder lift marks new milestone for cable-stayed road and rail bridge in Denmark.

17 Apr 23

Bridge installed in nine-day possession

A new 5,000t bridge has been moved into possession on Scotland's West Coast Mainline

05 Apr 23

Milestone reached on elevated road project in Mumbai

The Airoli-Katai Naka road project in Mumbai, India, has achieved a milestone with the installation of a series of 16 girders for an elevated section of the route.

24 Mar 23