Tag: Bridge
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Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge
This month, Granite began the $138 million rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge for the Chicago DOT, according to a news release from the builder. Originally built in 1916, the structure is a landmark double-deck, double-leaf, moveable span over the Chicago River. It carries the distinction as the world’s first double-deck trunnion bascule bridge.…
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Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge
This month, Granite began the $138 million rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge for the Chicago DOT, according to a news release from the builder. Originally built in 1916, the structure is a landmark double-deck, double-leaf, moveable span over the Chicago River. It carries the distinction as the world’s first double-deck trunnion bascule bridge.…
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Menai Suspension Bridge closed for urgent bolts replacement
“We have explored every option to keep the bridge open safely, but following this latest feedback on enforcement from UK Highways A55, who are responsible for the maintenance of the bridge, our hand has been forced to introduce a full closure,” he said. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Kilnbridge covers all angles with Triangle Bridge
Triangle Bridge project manager Conor Hogan began his career as a junior engineer and land surveyor with Ncwsurveys in 2012 before moving to Murphy Geospatial. He went on to gain site management and engineering experience with Oliver Connell and Son and John Sisk and Son, before joining J Coffey Group as a site engineer in…
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In pictures | Inspectors use rope access to survey Rochester Old Bridge
“Over a four-week period of day and night shifts, inspectors will inspect the full extent of the bridge. Compared to the New Bridge, which we inspected last year, the historic construction of the Old Bridge makes it more challenging to closely inspect the below deck elements.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Balfour uses temporary structure during medieval bridge refurb
Russell Ward, major projects sales manager at Mabey Hire, added: “Space was extremely limited on site, with existing buildings in close proximity, as well as footpaths and other furniture on both banks. All of this meant that we only had a very small footprint in which to assemble and manoeuvre the bridge. View the original…
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Project Spotlight: Squibb Park Bridge Redefines Urban Design
The Squibb Park Bridge now stands as a testament to what’s possible when Swiss engineering meets New York infrastructure demands. This vital 450-foot connection between Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge Park serves thousands of daily visitors while delivering uncompromised safety and spectacular harbor views. Where Challenge Meets Swiss Precision The Squibb Park Bridge renovation demanded…
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Video | Murphy installs Greek Street bridge beams in four days
New footage shows Murphy installing the beams for Stockport’s new Greek Street bridge in just four days. Over the last two weeks, the contractor has dismantled and removed 200 beams from the old structure, and lifted and positioned beams for its replacement over five railway lines. Each of the large steel and concrete beams was…
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Video | Murphy installs Greek Street bridge beams in four days
New footage shows Murphy installing the beams for Stockport’s new Greek Street bridge in just four days. Over the last two weeks, the contractor has dismantled and removed 200 beams from the old structure, and lifted and positioned beams for its replacement over five railway lines. Each of the large steel and concrete beams was…
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Video | Skanska receives huge steel beams for new Penrith railway bridge
Skanska has overseen the delivery of five huge ‘VIBs’ (very important beams) that will be used for major sections of a replacement railway bridge over the M6 next year. The contractor is delivering the £60m project for Network Rail to replace Clifton railway bridge near Penrith after the old bridge reached the end of its life…