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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Construction Projects: Ten Million Euros for a Bridge – Is That Necessary?

Munich is planning a pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Giesinger Berg, but budget constraints are causing officials to consider scaled-back options.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The eternal (and corrupt) traffic jam of the Centenary Bridge: it was born small and its expansion, 'bitten' by Koldo and company, is stalled and without a date

The article reveals corruption linked to the stalled expansion of the Centenary Bridge in Seville, implicating former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán and associates in a scheme to siphon funds from the construction contract.

Mar 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Companies interested in the bidding for the construction of the bridge between Cássia and Delfinópolis deliver envelopes at B3 in São Paulo

Companies interested in bidding for the construction of a bridge between Cássia and Delfinópolis have submitted their proposals in São Paulo, as part of a concession project from the Minas Gerais government.

Mar 20 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Slab of under-construction bridge falls in Chanduali: FIR against bridge corporation, JE suspended

A slab from an under-construction railway overbridge in Chanduali, India, fell during casting, prompting an FIR against the construction corporation and the suspension of a junior engineer.

Mar 20 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Raposo Tavares has 'Stop and Go' operation in the region of Itapetininga during bridge works; see sections

Motorists on the Raposo Tavares highway in Itapetininga, Brazil, should be cautious due to 'Stop and Go' operations caused by ongoing bridge and viaduct construction work.

Mar 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Fifth Bridge

The construction project for the fifth bridge over the Guayas River is a strategic investment for the integral development of Guayaquil and Ecuador.

Mar 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Thus, the high towers of the old Kirjalansalmi bridge collapsed in Parainen – pylons were taken down using a new method

The last steel components of the old Kirjalansalmi bridge in Parainen have been dismantled using a novel method that eliminated the need for explosives.

Mar 18 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fifth Bridge: Ministry assures it will take over construction of road 4 and 5, after termination of agreement with Prefecture

The Ecuadorian Infrastructure and Transport Minister announced the ministry's intention to assume responsibility for the construction of the fifth bridge's road segments 4 and 5 after the termination of a previous agreement with the Prefecture due to lack of progress.

Mar 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New Ölfusá Bridge on the agenda and starting to take shape

The construction of a new bridge over the Ölfusá River is in progress and has begun to take physical form.

Mar 17 • 08:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New Ölfusá Bridge Planned and Starting to Take Shape

A new bridge over the Ölfusá River is being planned and is beginning to take form in Iceland.

Mar 17 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefecture informs about termination of agreement with Ministry for the construction of sections 4 and 5 of the Fifth Bridge

The Guayas Prefecture is ending its agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding the construction of sections 4 and 5 of the Fifth Bridge due to lack of progress.

Mar 17 • 01:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Traffic solution on Bombero Avenue is 23% complete, according to the Municipality of Guayaquil

The Municipality of Guayaquil reports that the construction of an elevated bridge on Bombero Avenue has reached 23% completion as supervised by Acting Mayor Tatiana Coronel.

Mar 17 • 00:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important: One of the Kleboniškis Bridges will soon be closed

The southern bridge will be completely closed for repairs starting March 16, 2026, redirecting traffic onto the middle bridge with a speed limit of 70 km/h.

Mar 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Øresund Bridge Closed After Accident

Traffic on the Øresund Bridge towards Sweden is halted due to an accident in a tunnel requiring cleanup and construction repair work.

Mar 15 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Part of a bridge on the R3 collapses affected by Rodalies works in La Garriga and the City Council asks Adif for explanations: "It is very serious"

A section of a bridge on the R3 collapsed in La Garriga, causing major traffic disruptions, but no injuries were reported; the local mayor has criticized the construction management and called for accountability from Adif.

Mar 14 • 17:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The crane is already laying the beams of the new bridge in Břeclav. Traffic will begin in August

Construction of a new bridge in Břeclav is well underway, with beams now being laid, and the bridge is expected to open for traffic in August.

Mar 13 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Construction work in Ismaning: Further defects on Koloman Bridge

The Koloman Bridge in Ismaning will be closed for three days due to urgent repairs, starting March 16.

Mar 13 • 10:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here the sauna bridge escaped – in the wind of Eskilstuna

A sauna facility under construction in Eskilstuna unexpectedly broke loose and drifted across the river due to strong winds.

Mar 13 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Italy will tighten control over Sacyr's work on the Messina Bridge after allocating 13.5 billion

Italy plans to increase oversight on Sacyr's construction of the Messina Bridge after approving a budget of 13.5 billion euros.

Mar 13 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Av. del Bombero will have new closures for the placement of beams from March 14 to 17

The central lanes of Av. del Bombero will be closed at night from March 14 to 17 for the installation of beams for an elevated vehicular bridge.

Mar 13 • 00:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DNIT establishes traffic rules during construction of the Jequitinhonha River bridge; check it out

The National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT) has announced new traffic rules for vehicles crossing the Jequitinhonha River bridge in Itapebi, Bahia, due to ongoing construction work.

Mar 12 • 10:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The last stage of the Kleboniškis Bridge reconstruction begins: news for drivers about traffic changes

The final stage of the Kleboniškis Bridge reconstruction has begun, and traffic changes will be implemented to accommodate the construction work.

Mar 12 • 09:03 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Bridge under construction collapses, leaving two people injured in São Bernardo do Campo, Greater São Paulo

A bridge under construction collapsed in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, injuring two individuals during the incident.

Mar 11 • 10:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck full of soybeans falls into river in São Miguel do Guaporé, RO

A truck carrying soybeans overturned and fell into the São Joaquim River in São Miguel do Guaporé, Brazil, during a detour due to ongoing construction of a concrete bridge.

Mar 9 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Construction begins on the La Pampa Ring: it will affect the Lugones Bridge and there will be cuts and detours

Construction on the La Pampa Ring in Buenos Aires will start, impacting traffic around the Lugones Bridge with several road closures and detours.

Mar 9 • 12:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG resumes repair on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Tuesday

The Federal Ministry of Works in Nigeria is set to resume repairs on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, affecting traffic due to construction works at the Kara Bridge.

Mar 8 • 01:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Part of the traffic is blocked on Julio César Avenue after risk of pedestrian bridge collapse for COP30 work in Belém

A section of Julio César Avenue in Belém will be partially blocked due to concerns about the structural integrity of a pedestrian bridge associated with COP30 construction work.

Mar 7 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic blocked on Avenida Júlio César after problem with COP 30 construction pedestrian bridge in Belém

A pedestrian bridge under construction on Avenida Júlio César in Belém has been closed due to safety concerns regarding its stability.

Mar 6 • 22:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bridge over the Morava River in Břeclav Region addressed by road workers from both countries. The South Moravian workers will prepare the project for construction approval

Road workers from the South Moravian region are collaborating with their counterparts to prepare a construction project for a bridge over the Morava River in the Břeclav area.

Mar 6 • 11:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flooding in Kaunas - Will intensively built bridges cause even greater problems?

Concerns are rising in Kaunas over potential flooding exacerbated by bridge construction narrowing the river's flow.

Mar 5 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sergipe government announces winning consortium for new bridge between Aracaju and Barra dos Coqueiros

The government of Sergipe has announced the winning consortium for the construction of a new bridge connecting Aracaju and Barra dos Coqueiros, expected to take approximately 3 years and 9 months to complete.

Mar 4 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Work has begun to correct the crater caused by rain on the bridge connecting two neighborhoods in João Pessoa

Construction starts to repair a crater formed by heavy rain on a bridge linking two neighborhoods in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 3 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of Metal Bridge between Teresina and Timon is closed for construction on Wednesday (4)

A section of the Metal Bridge connecting Teresina and Timon will be closed for construction work on Wednesday.

Mar 3 • 22:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Worker dies from explosion at La Desembocada bridge in Puerto Vallarta; points to organized crime

A worker died and another was injured due to an explosion at the La Desembocada bridge site in Puerto Vallarta, believed to be caused by an explosive device planted by criminals.

Mar 3 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Structure of a bridge under construction collapses after 2024 floods on BR-470 in RS

A metal structure of a bridge under construction collapsed on BR-470 in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with no reported injuries.

Mar 2 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section under the bridge of the railway line in Uberlândia is closed for works; check alternative routes

A section of the Helena Menezes railway bridge in Uberlândia will be closed for approximately 45 days for revitalization works, affecting local traffic.

Mar 2 • 13:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bahn Underpass Gauting: County Road Closed Under the Train Tracks Until the End of the Year

The Hauser Straße in Gauting is closed until the end of the year due to construction work under the new railway bridge, though cyclists and pedestrians can still pass through.

Mar 2 • 13:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three Years of Shame: Eye-Catching Mistakes in the Bridge Project During the President's Visit

Lithuanian officials acknowledged significant project errors causing delays in the construction of a main bridge in Kėdainiai, leading to public frustration.

Mar 1 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trucks with five or more axles remain prohibited from circulating on the Presidente Dutra Bridge

Since September of last year, trucks with five or more axles have been banned from using the Presidente Dutra Bridge due to ongoing construction, causing traffic disruptions as some drivers defy the prohibition.

Feb 27 • 13:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Black Bridge in Hodonín Will Be Demolished and Replaced with a New One

The article discusses the plans to demolish the Black Bridge in Hodonín and replace it with a new structure.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction Causes Traffic Restrictions on Avenida de Salvador; Understand

Traffic on Avenida Juracy Magalhães in Salvador is restricted due to construction on a new pedestrian bridge, expected to last around 120 days.

Feb 25 • 19:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Confession: Construction of Kėdainiai Bridge was halted due to major project errors, if unnoticed, the structure would have been dangerous

Construction of the Kėdainiai Bridge has been delayed for over three years due to critical errors in the project's design, which, if proceeded with, would have resulted in a dangerous structure.

Feb 24 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DNIT declares public utility of lands for expropriation and construction of a new bridge over the Jequintinhonha River

The DNIT has declared certain lands near the Jequintinhonha River bridge in Itapebi, Bahia, as public utility to facilitate their expropriation for building a new bridge.

Feb 23 • 19:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strange MP's Amazing Bridge... Costing 400 Crore Rupees, Collapsed in 4 Years

A bridge on National Highway 45 connecting Jabalpur and Bhopal, built at a cost of 400 crore rupees, has collapsed, raising serious concerns about construction quality and oversight.

Feb 23 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge that will connect Brazil to Paraguay and shorten route to China is 101 meters from completion

The construction of the Bioceanic Route International Bridge connecting Brazil and Paraguay is nearing completion, with just 101 meters left to connect both sides.

Feb 20 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prestes Maia Avenue will be expanded at the bridge over the Piçarrão in Campinas

Prestes Maia Avenue in Campinas, Brazil, is set to undergo expansion over the Piçarrão Creek, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

Feb 20 • 13:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Changes in New Jersey train schedules: Amtrak's measure that will remain in effect until March 15

Amtrak has announced changes to train schedules in New Jersey due to a planned construction project that will last until March 15, significantly affecting daily commuters headed for Manhattan.

Feb 20 • 01:00 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Bridge Construction: How Road Construction Destroys Landscapes

A plan to replace a highway from the GDR era in Leipzig with a new identical structure raises environmental concerns about damage to the cultural landscape.

Feb 18 • 05:22 UTC

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