22 October 2012

Bridges news roundup

A few more bridge-related links recently seen:

Monstrous, Angelic, Unusual Bridge Sculptures
I like the Yokohama bridge turtle the best.

'Widespread opposition' to Barnard Castle suspension bridge plan
265m long suspension bridge would be the largest spanning footbridge in the country, but local residents can see better uses for £1.3m.

Joy as work finally set to start to restore Great Yarmouth’s Vauxhall Bridge
Historic span receives £630k makeover.

AZC: Bridge in Paris
This bridge was made for wobbling. Erm, I mean bouncing. Don't worry about the practicality, this is an entertaining bit of fluff.

Los Angeles Selects Ambitious Concrete Walkway for $401-Million Sixth Street Bridge Redesign
HNTB wins the competition with an expensive but spectacular design, pictured below.


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