17 June 2010

Bridges news roundup

River closure planned when new footbridge is hoisted into position
Hull's "iconic" £7.5m swing footbridge to be installed in August.

Iconic Wear bridge plans on ice
Government spending review may kill ambitious bridge design.

Disappointment over Mersey Gateway bridge scheme delay
Government spending review may kill ambitious bridge design.

Is this the craziest bridge ever designed?
More twisty and turny than a twisty-turny thing.

Finalists announced for Prime Minister's Better Public Buildings Awards
Three bridge schemes amongst the finalists (A40 Western Avenue, Forth Bridge cables, Silver Jubilee Bridge) and it's great to see technical achievement recognised alongside architectural schemes.

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