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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Government scrambling to respond to a disaster that is not 'natural'

The Australian government is forming a taskforce to address the economic impact of a long-term closure of the Great Western Highway, which is due to structural issues with a historic bridge.

Mar 19 • 04:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge connecting the Itajara district to the center of Itaperuna poses a risk

The bridge connecting the Itajara district to downtown Itaperuna has raised safety concerns due to structural issues, leading to a partial closure by the Civil Defense.

Mar 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LASG issues traffic advisory for Kara Bridge repairs

The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory in response to the upcoming two-week partial closure of the Kara Bridge, detailing alternative routes for motorists.

Mar 18 • 01:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The demolition of the footbridge has begun

The demolition of the old pedestrian bridge over the Elliðaá river in Reykjavik has commenced, necessitating the closure of nearby paths.

Mar 17 • 14:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspension bridge completely closed for maintenance in São José dos Campos; closure expected to last 10 days

The suspension bridge in São José dos Campos has been completely closed for ten days for maintenance and inspection work.

Mar 16 • 11:04 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals

A major road closure in Australia's Blue Mountains is causing significant travel delays and frustration among locals due to structural failures in a historic bridge.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tens of thousands of drivers in Ostrava face suffering, builders have closed the bridge on Rudná for four days

Construction work has led to a four-day closure of the Rudná bridge in Ostrava, causing significant disruption for local drivers.

Mar 12 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Government warned now-closed 'horse and cart' Convict Bridge unfit for modern traffic

A community group in the Blue Mountains has raised concerns over the safety of the historic Convict Bridge, leading to its closure and disrupting traffic on the Great Western Highway.

Mar 10 • 03:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Landslide Causes Closure of Cuenca–Molleturo–El Empalme Road at El Chorro Bridge

On March 9, a landslide has blocked the Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme road at El Chorro bridge, disrupting connectivity between Azuay province and the Ecuadorian coast.

Mar 10 • 00:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ipiales Trade Falls by 95% with Closure of Rumichaca Bridge Due to Elections in Colombia: Mobilization Planned for This Monday

The closure of the Rumichaca International Bridge has drastically reduced trade between Ecuador and Colombia by 95% as vehicle movement is restricted for election security measures.

Mar 9 • 01:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New bus line connects Guarus to Downtown after closure of Barcelos Martins Bridge

A new emergency bus line has been established in Campos dos Goytacazes to connect Guarus and the city center following the closure of the Barcelos Martins Bridge.

Mar 6 • 12:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains cause disruption and block roads in João Pessoa

Heavy rains in João Pessoa have led to the partial closure of a bridge and roadblocks on BR-230 due to flooding and infrastructure damage.

Mar 2 • 09:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck gets stuck after wooden bridge partially collapses in northern PI; section closed

A truck became trapped on a wooden bridge in Piripiri, northern Piauí, after the structure partially collapsed, leading to the closure of the section by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 28 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Guayas Prefecture will install a metal bridge after damage caused by rains in Naranjito

Heavy rains in Guayas have led to the closure of a bridge over the Papayal stream in Naranjito due to erosion, prompting the Guayas Prefecture to announce the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge.

Feb 25 • 18:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunas residents captured an impressive sight: "Dinosaurs eat the Sitkūnai bridge"

Residents of Kaunas observed a temporary closure of the Sitkūnai bridge due to demolition work, which sparked creative commentary likening the scene to dinosaurs eating the structure.

Feb 22 • 10:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PHOTOS: See how the operation to launch beams on the Dutra in São José dos Campos went

A total closure of the Presidente Dutra highway in São José dos Campos was implemented for the installation of pedestrian bridge beams.

Feb 20 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

February 21: The CBP announcement about the closure of an important border crossing in Texas

On February 21, the CBP will temporarily close the Juárez-Lincoln Bridge in Texas for about four hours to facilitate a special event.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Constructing new Toronto subway bridge could force temporary closure of DVP

Construction of an overpass for the Ontario Line in Toronto may necessitate the temporary closure of the Don Valley Parkway, according to Metrolinx CEO.

Feb 18 • 20:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Works on the Labruna Bridge: Highway Illia North and Cantilo will be closed for 12 hours

Construction work on the Labruna Bridge will cause the closure of Highway Illia North and Cantilo for 12 hours starting from February 16 at 10 PM.

Feb 13 • 19:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG announces six-week partial closure of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway for bridge repairs

The Federal Government has announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway for urgent repairs on multiple bridges due to traffic congestion concerns.

Feb 6 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Total closure of bridge in Miguelópolis forces drivers to take a 100 km detour to MG

The total closure of the bridge over the Rio Grande connecting Miguelópolis (SP) to Conceição das Alagoas (MG) forces drivers to detour an additional 100 kilometers due to structural concerns.

Feb 5 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Damaged bridge due to rain causes lane closure on Lix da Cunha Highway in Campinas

The east lane of the Lix da Cunha Highway in Campinas has been closed due to damage to a bridge caused by recent rains.

Feb 5 • 22:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Uniformed personnel conduct checks on citizens while the border crossing in Esmeraldas remains closed

Despite the announced closure of international crossings by the Ecuadorian government, controlled transit of people continues at the Mataje binational bridge and via river to San Lorenzo del Pailón.

Feb 3 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Erosion opens crater and shuts down bridge on Ernesto Geisel avenue in Campo Grande

An erosion has caused the closure of a bridge on Ernesto Geisel avenue with Bom Sucesso street in Campo Grande, leading to the formation of a crater under the asphalt, with no expected date for the reopening according to local authorities.

Feb 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The closure was caused by coincidence. Technical faults in the bridge on Bezručova Street in Děčín were revealed by the repair of the stream

Technical faults in a bridge on Bezručova Street in Děčín were discovered during repairs to a nearby stream, leading to its closure.

Jan 15 • 06:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Nea Ionia: Cement fell on the bridge of National Resistance Avenue at the height of Agia Olga, one lane closed towards Chalandri

Cement has fallen from a bridge on National Resistance Avenue in Nea Ionia, leading to the closure of one lane towards Chalandri, as the mayor raises concerns about the structural integrity of the reinforcing and plastering.

Jan 12 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The Panorama Bridge in Thessaloniki is being demolished for the Flyover - See impressive drone images

The Panorama Bridge in Thessaloniki is under demolition to facilitate the Flyover project, with a 48-hour traffic closure on both directions of the city's ring road.

Jan 10 • 09:18 UTC

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