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Historic North Korea–Russia road bridge opens border transit
world1 month ago

Historic North Korea–Russia road bridge opens border transit

North Korea and Russia opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Rason and Khasan to move cargo first and passengers later this year, with a daily capacity of about 300 vehicles and 2,323 people. Pyongyang says it will boost trade, tourism and personnel exchanges, while some observers say it could also enable a covert military logistics corridor to support Russia’s war in Ukraine and expand cross-border labor and technology flows.

via BBC|
#bridge#north-korea#russia
Jealous ex throws kidnapped girlfriend off Florence bridge, then takes his own life
world1 month ago

Jealous ex throws kidnapped girlfriend off Florence bridge, then takes his own life

A jealous ex in Florence, Italy allegedly kidnapped his former girlfriend after she dumped him, beat her and zip-tied her legs before stuffing her body into her car and driving to a viaduct. Federico Vella allegedly hurled Lorena Isceri 131 feet from a Florence bridge to her death and then killed himself as police closed in. Isceri, who worked at a veterinary firm, had pleaded for help after escaping the trunk; investigators tracked Vella by the victim’s phone following cryptic social media posts before his fatal jump.

via New York Post|
#bridge#italy#kidnapping
Brazil bungee tragedy triggers charges as instructors allegedly dumped student from bridge; past 'body drop' video surfaces
world-news3 months ago

Brazil bungee tragedy triggers charges as instructors allegedly dumped student from bridge; past 'body drop' video surfaces

Three Brazilian bungee instructors have been charged with the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas after they allegedly hurled her from an abandoned railway bridge without a safety rope. A resurfaced 2022 video shows one of the suspects joking about throwing a body off the same bridge, prompting wider scrutiny. The suspects say they “blacked out” and cannot recall who was supposed to attach the rope; if convicted they could face 6 to 30 years in prison.

via New York Post|
#brazil#bridge#bungee-jump
Brave Bridge Rescue Brings Kitty Kirby Home
pets3 months ago

Brave Bridge Rescue Brings Kitty Kirby Home

A Kentucky woman spots a tiny black kitten on a bridge, pulls over, and safely rescues him (Kirby). After a quick check for fleas or mites, she brings him home to meet her clan of pets and eventually adopts him, with Kirby warming up to a fellow rescued kitten and fitting into the loving, multi-pet household.

via The Dodo|
#adoption#bridge#kentucky
Italy approves world's longest suspension bridge from Sicily to mainland
world1 year ago

Italy approves world's longest suspension bridge from Sicily to mainland

Thousands in Sicily protested against Italy's plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, citing concerns over environmental impact, earthquake risks, mafia interference, and expropriation of families, despite government claims of economic and strategic benefits. The project, scheduled to start full construction between 2026 and 2032, aims to significantly reduce crossing times and boost regional growth, but faces opposition from residents and environmental groups.

via Al Jazeera|
#bridge#environment#infrastructure
Italy Approves Longest Suspension Bridge to Connect Sicily and Mainland
world1 year ago

Italy Approves Longest Suspension Bridge to Connect Sicily and Mainland

Italy has approved plans to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina, with construction expected to start in 2026 and finish by 2032. The project, costing around 13.5 billion euros, aims to boost regional prosperity but faces challenges such as seismic activity, environmental concerns, and local opposition. If successful, it could significantly improve transportation and economic development in southern Italy.

via NPR|
#bridge#construction#infrastructure
Barge Strike Halts Oklahoma Highway Traffic
transportation2 years ago

Barge Strike Halts Oklahoma Highway Traffic

A highway in Oklahoma has reopened after engineers inspected a bridge that was struck by a barge over the Arkansas River, south of Sallisaw. The Oklahoma State Patrol closed US-59, but the bridge was later cleared for traffic with no reported injuries. The cause of the barge striking the bridge remains unclear, while in Baltimore, cleanup efforts are underway after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier in the week.

via KOMO News|
#arkansas-river#barge#bridge
"Barge Collision Diverts Traffic on Oklahoma Bridge, State Patrol Responds"
transportation2 years ago

"Barge Collision Diverts Traffic on Oklahoma Bridge, State Patrol Responds"

The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known. This incident comes as engineers work to lift a section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.

via The Associated Press|
#arkansas-river#barge#bridge