* FEATURE : Lange Wapper bridge plan causing a flap in Antwerp Nov 13, 2009
5km cable-stayed bridge, to be supported by 110m-high pylons. You have to be strong enough to say: Sorry, this will not do. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pedestrian bridge cost drops Oct 29, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:51 AM CDT Design progress on the future cable-stayed bridge is steadily moving along as the deadline for submissions for final approval by the Charles City City Council is rapidly approaching. At its planning session on Monday night, Derek Thomas of WHKS updated the council on the companys progress on the bridge project over the last few months. (Charles City Press, IO)
Brownlow a finalist for Ill. city admin post Oct 2, 2009
I would love to be here in 2010 to see some of our fine projects, such as the water treatment plant and cable-stayed bridge completed. I believe the whitewater portion of the Riverfront Development Project will bring millions of tourism dollars into the city and invigorate the downtown area, and I would like to be here to see that, as well. (Charles City Press, IO)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: No deliverance in a perfect storm Sep 5, 2009
Under the Formosa Freeways landmark cable-stayed bridge, past Pingtung City to our left and then to the sea at Linyuan (L) and Donggang (F) townships. As the sun sets, we admire the duplicated Shuangyuan Bridge (j), severed like a ribbon by floodwater, presumably. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: New technology needed for collapse-prone bridges Aug 22, 2009
Yao said the span of a cable-stayed bridge can stretch from 400m to 500m, while that of an extradosed bridge can extend from 200m to 300m ... Construction of cable-stayed bridges is three to four times more expensive than the cost of building girder bridges, while an extradosed bridge costs about twice as much as a girder bridge. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Charleston: Most polite, for a pittance Jul 3, 2009
The cable-stayed bridge supported by graceful diamond towers has been an attraction in itself since opening four years ago. Most days from sunrise to after dark dozens of people can be seen walking the bridge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bandra-Worli sealink opens midnight Jun 30, 2009
A fireworks, lights and laser show, coupled with music, was held on Monday night at the main cable-stayed bridge at the Bandra end. It was enjoyed by thousands from the Bandra promenade and Mahim beach, but was not c 00004000 learly visible to those at Worli sea face and Dadar due to slight drizzles, haze and cloudiness. (India Times, India)
Donations don't ensure Zakim Bridge in Boston will stay lighted Apr 16, 2009
"Not only is the Zakim Bridge the widest cable-stayed bridge in the world, but it is a tribute to modern engineering and architecture," said Joseph Dorant, president of the group. Boston city councilors yesterday offered Rosales a standing ovation. (Boston Globe)
Light-rail committee likes design for hybrid bridge Mar 6, 2009
A design advisory committee and the Portland Design Commission have strongly endorsed a hybrid of a suspension bridge and a cable-stayed bridge design. A cable-stayed design has cables attached to massive towers that support the bridge deck. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Charles City gets FEMA money for new bridge Mar 5, 2009
The funding will cover 90 percent of the cost for a prefabricated cable-stayed bridge. Total cost of the project is estimated at $3. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Its official: Charles City gets bridge funding Mar 3, 2009
The money from FEMA will cover 90 percent of the total cost of the new pre-fabricated cable-stayed bridge. Brownlow said the city is still waiting for confirmation that it will receive a 10 percent match from the state, which would bring the total to $3,150,900. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
