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View our cookie policy SUBSCRIBE Asset management 06 Oct 16 India targets bridge safety with new nationwide inventory The Indian government has launched a bridge inventory system to help ensure timely repair are carried out. 13 Sep 16 Plans move forward for replacement of Hartford viaduct Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is set to start work on the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a project to replace the I-84 Hartford Viaduct. 12 Sep 16 Japanese study highlights serious issues with 141 bridges A study by the Japanese government has found that 141 bridges have structural problems requiring urgent attention. 07 Sep 16 Canada demands emergency repairs to Ambassador Bridge Transport Canada has demanded emergency repairs to the privately owned Ambassador Bridge, which provides a key link to the USA. 31 Aug 16 Repairs to Forth Road Bridge truss end links enter final phase Amey has begun the final phase of replacing ‘truss end links’ on the ageing Forth Road Bridge in Scotland. 24 Aug 16 Mechanical failure spells early end for Sarah Mildred Long Bridge The 76-year-old Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in the US state of Maine has been permanently closed to traffic following a major mechanical failure of the lifting span. 23 Aug 16 Flying start The relaxation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s rules on commercial unmanned aerial vehicles in the USA has just taken effect; Jose Maria Sanchez de Munian reports on what it will mean for bridge inspection 10 Aug 16 Contract awarded for upgrade to Poole Bridge Poole Bridge in the English county of Dorset is to close for nine months to enable extensive repairs and improvements to be carried out. 05 Aug 16 Granite picked for Chicago bridge reconstruction contract Granite subsidiary Kenny Construction has won a US$23 million bridge reconstruction contract as part of the Jayne Byrne Interchange project in the US city of Chicago. 03 Aug 16 Fulton Hogan wins Melbourne bridge and highway widening contract Fulton Hogan has been named as the successful tenderer for a US$227 million project to upgrade the M80 Ring Road in Melbourne, Australia. 01 Aug 16 Worcestershire seeks funding for dualling of Carrington Bridge The English county of Worcestershire is applying for US$92.5 million of funding to carry out the dualling of a key stretch of highway that includes the heavily congested Carrington Bridge. 25 Jul 16 Canadian bridge gets new superstructure in eight-hour slide The superstructure for the replacement Central Avenue Bridge in Fort Erie, Ontario, has been slid laterally 15m into place in an eight-hour operation. 12 Jul 16 Hidden bridge defects highlighted in latest structural safety bulletin Five cases of material falling from bridges have been highlighted in the latest Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety newsletter, in a timely reminder of the danger of hidden defects on bridges. 06 Jul 16 Grant opens way for start of repairs to Arlington Memorial Bridge The US Department of Transportation has awarded a US$90 million grant towards the urgent repairs needed to the Arlington Memorial Bridge. 28 Jun 16 Louisiana cancels rehab contract in favour of new bridge The contract for rehabilitation of the Jimmie Davis Bridge in the US state of Louisiana has been cancelled in order to devote funds towards a new structure. 13 May 16 Engineer appointed for NY swing bridge rehab Modjeski & Masters has been appointed for a project to rehabilitate the opening mechanism of the swing span of the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge in Albany in the US state of New York. 06 May 16 Options outlined for Arlington Memorial Bridge refurb Concept designs for the US$250 million rehabilitation of the Arlington Memorial Bridge have been submitted to the USA's National Capital Planning Commission. 28 Apr 16 New York announces US$244 million for Queensboro Bridge refurb New York’s mayor Bill de Blassio has announced US$276 million in additional capital funds for rehabilitation of three key bridges, including major work on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. 27 Apr 16 Deck replacement begins for Pittsburgh’s Liberty Bridge Work has begun this week on a $80.08m project to rehabilitate the Liberty Bridge in the US city of Pittsburgh. 20 Apr 16 Emergency work begins to replace three hangers on Delaware Memorial Bridge Contractor Cornell & Company is carrying out urgent construction work to replace three hangers on the Delaware Memorial Bridge linking the US states of New Jersey and Delaware. 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