#suspension-bridges

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1 day ago

21 Elephants Walked Across the Brooklyn Bridge in 1884 to Prove Its Safety

The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883, survived a deadly Memorial Day stampede that damaged public trust, then regained essential usage despite lingering fear.
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4 months ago

Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?

Italy approved construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, set to be the world's longest suspension bridge, beginning in 2026.
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