BHC Newsflyer: May 7, 2022

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Historic Bridge in Bath, England to Remain Closed after Finding Complex Issues

Article: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/baths-cleveland-bridge-repairs-delayed-by-complex-engineering-issues-03-05-2022/?tkn=1

Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Bridge

Bridge Restoration Project: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/cleveland-bridge-renovation-project/essential-maintenance-update

Tour Guide on the Bridges of Bath (Trip Advisor): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186370-Activities-c47-t5-Bath_Somerset_England.html

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Photo taken in 2010

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Repairs Being Undertaken On Historic Bridge in Denmark- Refitting it In Time for the Tour de France

Article: https://www.yacht.de/aktuell/panorama/christian-x-bruecke-in-sonderborg-bleibt-gesperrt

Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong_Christian_den_X%E2%80%99s_Bro

Info on Tour de France:  https://www.letour.fr/en/overall-route

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Source: Radagast, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Lawsuit because of Negligence Filed over Death of Teenager at Historic Bridge in Ottawa, Canada

Article: https://nationalpost.com/news/local-news/family-of-ottawa-boy-who-died-in-jump-from-prince-of-wales-bridge-sues-city-of-ottawa-for-negligence/wcm/68a0c242-24c4-4366-91df-974c74cbf5e0?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2W3bnNE4TvpJP791MHVQPFrTioh4mJbz59FttzGSB9CgzdEFcOGw407Wo#Echobox=1651581063

Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_William_Commanda_Bridge

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Source: cannonhillchronicles (see Info on the Mangaweka Gorge)

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Grand Opening of the New Mangaweka Bridge in New Zealand Earlier than Planned

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300580066/opening-date-brought-forward-for-new-mangaweka-bridge

Project and Bridge Info: https://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/district/projects/mangaweka-bridge-replacement

Information on the Mangaweka Gorge and Bridge: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2022/05/07/mangaweka-gorge/

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Source: Memestorm at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

New Walkway to be Installed on the Historic Connel Bridge in Scotland

Article: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/unique-temporary-walkway-to-be-installed-on-historic-scots-bridge-during-refurb-28-04-2022/

Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connel_Bridge

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Book Release and Celebration of Life Planned for Late Author of the Website Devoted to Irish Waterways and Bridges Planned for June

Article: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2022/05/05/invitation-to-book-launch-and-remembering-brian-irish-waterways-history/

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