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New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concrete- India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000
- Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China supportNepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanc...08 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Nitin Gadkari says driving licence, vehicle RC may be suspended for repeated traffic violations under negative points systemUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has said his ministry is working on a graded, points-based system for driving licences and vehicle registratio...08 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- From Sukhoi-30 to mine-laying systems: How India plans to counter twin China-Pakistan challenge with Rs 1.1 lakh crore upgrade listThe Defence Acquisition Council has cleared proposals worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore to strengthen India's armed forces, taking approvals this yea...08 Sep, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
- Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across shared border as ties deepenRussia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River. This new infrastructure links Rason and Khasan, facilita...08 Sep, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
- Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel seeks climate justice after deadly floods: 1,356 killed, 4,996 still missingNepal's President Ramchandra Paudel urged global action for climate justice for vulnerable nations. He also called for national unity among...08 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- Defence Minister clears acquisition projects worth 1.10 L CroreThe defence ministry approved acquisition proposals valued at one lakh ten thousand crore rupees. These acquisitions will enhance the capab...07 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Canadian centenarian Rita Georgeff wanted to walk across Gordie Howe International Bridge after her 100th birthday, she finally made it happen at 102At the remarkable age of 102, Rita Georgeff finally achieved her dream of crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a plan she had mad...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- RVNL shares rise 2% after bagging Rs 903 crore order from SJVN ThermalRVNL shares gained nearly 2% after the company received a Rs 903 crore Letter of Award from SJVN Thermal for a railway infrastructure proje...07 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake WashingtonSeattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determi...06 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- ‘Bye-bye, papa’: 21-year-old woman allegedly jumps into Chenab River after phone call with fatherIn a tragic turn of events, 21-year-old Payal Devi allegedly leaped into the Chenab River following a phone call with her father. Her last ...06 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Canadian centenarian waited until 102 to fulfill her dream of walking across the delayed Gordie Howe bridge; now Rita Georgeff has one wish for her 103rd birthdayRita Georgeff, at 102 years old, joyfully crossed the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, fulfilling a dream she had held for years. Afte...06 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Oregon’s bridge program diverted 640,162 tons of construction material from landfills; FHWA valued the landfill diversion at $21.3 million across 208 bridgesBundled bridge contracts streamline multiple projects into a cohesive framework, enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs. This strategy p...05 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...04 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...04 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2021, Washington's Skagit River System Cooperative installed an 80-foot bridge over the Lucas channel. 5 years later, the project has helped reconnect fish habitat across the floodplainA restoration project in Washington’s Barnaby Reach has focused on improving floodplain connectivity and fish passage by removing infrastru...04 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- In 2022, Alaska began replacing a fish-blocking culvert with a 100-foot bridge at Little Tonsina River with a $1.3 million budget. 1 year later, 70.4 miles of salmon habitat were reopened to fish safelyA flood-damaged culvert along Alaska’s Little Tonsina River long prevented salmon from swimming upstream. In July 2022, crews began replaci...03 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city trafficAuckland Harbour Bridge's initial construction prioritized affordability over immediate full capacity. The bridge was later expanded with c...27 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
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