A $73M (£55M) contract for Phase 1 of replacing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been signed between the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) board and Kiewit Infrastructure.
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Funding arrangements for £2.9bn grant for NYC Hudson Tunnel altered as work ramps up
The funding arrangements for a £2.9bn ($3.8bn) grant for the £12.6bn ($16bn) Hudson Tunnel project have been altered so 70% of the funding will come from the US government and 30% from the states of New York and New Jersey as work on the project ramps up.
Translink procuring for £150M framework for works on Northern Ireland’s railways
Translink is procuring for a £150M framework to conduct permanent way works on railways in Northern Ireland.
Hitachi urges action in energy industry to strengthen power systems: ‘It’s time’
Hitachi Energy is urging the energy industry to come behind its new technology to expand global energy grids, reduce connection bottlenecks and accelerate the energy transition as it believes now is the time to accelerate adoption.
Octavius to deliver £27M link road between A133 and A120 near Colchester
Octavius Infrastructure has been awarded a contract to construct the first phase of the planned £27M A1331, otherwise known as the A120 to A133 link road, near Colchester.
CCUS industry stakeholders detail obstacles to implementation
Many obstacles still exist to achieving UK targets for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) according to voices from the industry, compiled in a new report from the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA).
Scottish trunk road first to be resurfaced using laser scanning technology for smoother results
Works on a trunk road in Scotland will be the first in the UK to utilise a technique that uses lasers to scan the existing road surface to optimise resurfacing and achieve a more even result.
Case made to upgrade Birmingham – Black Country – Shrewsbury line to boost region’s economy
Upgrades on the Birmingham – Black Country – Shrewsbury line would provide a significant boost to businesses in the region, according to a report from Midlands Connect.
Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald among big names topping the 2024 Techfest Awards shortlist
The 2024 TechFest Awards shortlist is now live, with major civil engineering firms, clients, consultancies and contractors recognised for innovations from AI to planning algorithms and more.
Campaign calls for Restoring Your Railway alternative to reopen abandoned railway lines
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the government to introduce a Restoring Your Railway alternative following the programme being cut.