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New design to replace Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled
The first proposal for a replacement bridge sees a wider span and improved clearance height to minimise chance of collision.
Carlo Ratti Offers Proposal to Replace Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
The 1977-built bridge collapsed earlier this year when a Sri Lanka–bound cargo ship crashed into one of its support piers, killing six people.
Texas bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island reopened after barge collision
Officials say a bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has been reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe.
Barge crash sparks debate over replacing Pelican Island bridge
Hours after a fuel barge struck the bridge May 15, county officials asserted the city of Galveston had compounded the problem by “dragging its feet in signing the agreements.”
Barge crash's marine life impacts being monitored as Pelican Island bridge reopens
Traffic to and from Pelican Island is back open. The area from the surface is seemingly back to normal after a barge crashed into a bridge last Wednesday. Officials confirmed approximately 20,000 gallons of vacuum gas oil spilled into the waterway due to the crash.
Texas bridge damaged by barge reopens after giant oil spill
An oil barge struck Pelican Island Causeway, shutting down the only structural connection between Pelican Island and Galveston.
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New design for collapsed Baltimore bridge unveiled
Italian design firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), has worked together with structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and ...
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Engineers propose new design for collapsed Baltimore bridge
Named after the man who wrote the Star Spangled Banner, the Francis Scott Key Bridge first opened in March 1977. Construction began in 1972, and its estimated cost was $110 million. The new ...
To mitigate traffic, repair the old Key Bridge for use while constructing its replacement | GUEST COMMENTARY
To lessen traffic congestion while a replacement Key Bridge is built, MDTA should repair and reopen of the current bridge as ...
What's considered when constructing a new bridge? Expert explains replacement options for Key Bridge
While the Maryland Transportation Authority says they are moving at a rapid speed to rebuild the bridge, a bridge expert explained the factors considered before construction begins.
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Bridge projects across U.S. offer clues to what may replace Baltimore's fallen span
When the 1,200-foot-long Francis Scott Key Bridge opened in 1977, its enormous steel-truss design was the state of the art for river crossings. But in the decades since, a more modern design ...
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The new Baltimore bridge? Engineers propose new-and-improved structure after Dali cargo ship crashed two months ago
An Italian industrial company has released its design of a structure that may replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland. WeBuild Group sent preliminary design plans to Maryland ...
An inside look at Key Bridge salvage operation as cruise ships return to Baltimore
For the first time since the Dali was successfully removed from the Key Bridge collapse site, WJZ toured the ongoing salvage ...
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Italian engineers propose new design for collapsed Baltimore bridge
An Italian company that helped rebuild a bridge that collapsed in Genoa, Italy, in 2018 said it is ready to do the same in Baltimore. The Webuild Group sent a preliminary design and plans to ...
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New design for collapsed Baltimore bridge unveiled
A new design for the collapsed Baltimore bridge has been unveiled. The first proposal for a replacement bridge sees a wider span and improved clearance height to minimize the chance of ...