Hong Kong government is carrying out non-destructive testing on the massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge after arrests were made in connection with allegations that concrete cube test results had been falsified.
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Cost of Garden Bridge’s Temple works revealed
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed thousands of pounds’ worth of public money was spent on Garden Bridge enabling works at Temple station before it was halted last year.
Tories plan to scrap Severn Bridge tolls
The Conservatives have said they plan to scrap the Severn Bridge tolls next year, when Highways England is due to take over the crossing.
Floating bridge suspended after just one day
The new £4.6M floating bridge on the Isle of Wight has encountered more setbacks after “teething issues”, including damage to cars because of the angle of a ramp, forced it to close just one day after opening.
Nesting kestrels disrupt Forth Road Bridge work
Repairs to the Forth Road Bridge have been delayed after two kestrels were discovered nesting inside the end of a steel girder.
Mersey Gateway nears completion
After a long gestation period, the Mersey Gateway between Widnes and Runcorn is nearing completion.
Unexpected concrete find delays ‘floating bridge’
A “floating bridge” on the Isle of Wight is ready for testing after overcoming technical setbacks.
Khan kills off Garden Bridge
London mayor Sadiq Khan has scrapped backing for the controversial Garden Bridge, finally closing the door on his support for the troubled project.
Aecom to engineer third Menai crossing
Aecom has won a contract with the Welsh government to provide design work for a third crossing over the Menai Strait, connecting Anglesey to mainland Wales.
First bridge span for £48M Bolton Interchange
A 30.5t steel bridge span has been lifted into place at the site of Bolton’s £48M transport hub.