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In 2016, Washington opened a 7,708-foot highway bridge that floats on Lake Washington; it broke the world record held by the bridge it replacedIn 2016, Washington opened the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, a 7,708-foot engineering marvel spanning Lake Washington between Seattle an...- In 1927, New York opened the Holland Tunnel with an innovative ventilation system; 84 fans still move air through its 8,500-foot twin tubesNearly a century after opening, the Holland Tunnel's original ventilation system, 84 fans across four buildings, still keeps drivers safe f...
- Jindal Supreme shares list at 31% premium over IPO price on BSEThe Rs 124.88 crore Jindal Supreme IPO comprised a fresh issue of 1.07 crore shares aggregating to Rs 99.89 crore and an offer for sale (OF...
- NHAI’s new rules: No median cuts or surface-level intersections on future high-speed NH corridors; exits to be marked 5 km, 2 km, 1 km and 500m aheadIndia has introduced new NHAI guidelines for access-controlled high-speed national highways, mandating no median openings or at-grade inter...
- Jindal Supreme IPO allotment likely today: GMP signals 31% listing gain. Here’s how to check statusJindal Supreme IPO allotment is expected today after the issue was subscribed 181.07 times. Here is how investors can check allotment statu...
- The Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network; the result transformed divided forests into contiguous wildlife zonesThe Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network by connecting nature areas divided by roa...
- Banff used 6 vegetated overpasses to curb highway wildlife collisions along 82km of road; the result transformed fragmented wilderness into connected animal corridorsBanff used 6 vegetated overpasses to curb highway wildlife collisions along 82km of road. The crossing system includes six overpasses, 38 u...
- India, Bhutan sign Rs 4,000 crore Line of Credit for energy projects during Jaishankar visitIndia and Bhutan welcomed the signing of an agreement on a concessional Line of Credit of INR 4,000 crore for energy projects in Bhutan dur...
- Landslides, heavy rain disrupt transport, residential infrastructure in Sikkim's Gangtok; DDMA initiates damage assessmentsContinuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastr...
- Roads to safety: NHAI to remove stray animals from highways under new MoRTH rulesNew guidelines aim to prevent stray animals on national highways and expressways. This initiative follows a Supreme Court directive to the ...
- Road ministry lays out SOPs for removal of stray cattle from NHs and ExpresswaysThe standard operating procedures laid out by the ministry comes after the Supreme Court directive to the National Highways Authority of In...
- GR Infraprojects shares drop 2% after terminating contract with NTPC. Here’s whyShares of GR Infraprojects fell 2% after the company issued a notice to terminate its contracts with NTPC for a Battery Energy Storage Syst...
- Jindal Supreme IPO opens today; GMP signals 29% potential listing gain. Check key detailsJindal Supreme IPO opens today, September 16, and will remain open until September 18. The issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 99.89 crore ...
- Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridgeWind-turbine blades can be difficult and costly to recycle. Instead of sending retired blades to waste, engineers in Northern Ireland found...
- CJI Surya Kant calls for shift from retrospective to preventive justice in infra projectsChief Justice of India Surya Kant advocated for preventive justice in infrastructure projects. He stressed designing frameworks to avoid di...
- This 40-foot US highway structure was built using retired wind turbine blades. Now it survives over 100-mph windsRetired wind turbine blades are being creatively transformed into durable highway sign structures. This project showcases the potential of ...
- Haryana govt approves Hisar, Kurukshetra, Narnaul, Jind and Sohna-Palwal bypass projectsHaryana's Chief Minister approved new ring roads and bypasses for major cities. These projects aim to significantly ease traffic congestion...
- In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber tooRecycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridg...
- In 2021, Missouri added just 1% waste plastic to a two-mile road, that tiny share consumed 10 tons, equal to 750,000 soda bottlesIn 2021, Missouri transportation officials discussed a road project that tested recycled plastic in asphalt pavement. Engineers from the Un...
- In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...
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