Construction Underway on New Bridge Collision Protection System
WEBJul 26, 2023 · This innovative Ship Collision Protection System at the bases of the Delaware Memorial Bridge tower structures will better protect the structural integrity of the bridges in the event of a ship collision.
Work on the Delaware Memorial Bridge collision protection …
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Work for the new $95 million bridge collision protection system began in July. It will replace the current bridge tower protection systems that are original to each span - one built in the 1950s, and the other in the 60s.
$93M modernization project to protect Delaware Memorial Bridge …
WEBJan 22, 2024 · A $93 million project aims to update a system that protects the Delaware Memorial Bridge against ships crashing into one of its two towers. Work on the project began in July and is set to wrap up in September 2025.
Delaware Memorial Bridge adding ship collision protection …
WEBApr 3, 2024 · A protection system that could keep the Delaware Memorial Bridge from collapsing when hit by a ship — even one as large as the freighter that brought down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key...
Collision Protection System Being Built On I-295 Bridge Over Delaware …
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Construction on the new Delaware Memorial Bridge Protection System is under way, a $93 million effort designed to limit damage to each of the two spans' tower structures as a result of...
Delaware Memorial Bridge to get $93 million upgrade - WHYY
WEBJul 29, 2023 · Delaware Memorial Bridge gets a $93 million upgrade to protect against ship collision. A multimillion dollar project is underway at the Delaware Memorial Bridge to enhance its protection system and prevent future collisions like the 1968 tanker.
Work underway on $93 million Memorial Bridge collision protection …
WEBJul 31, 2023 · The new bridge ship collision protection system project consists of the installation of eight stone filled “dolphin” cylinders, each measuring 80 feet in diameter. Four cells will be installed at the piers supporting both eastern and western towers.
Collision protection system work underway on Delaware Memorial Bridge
WEBJul 27, 2023 · A project is underway to upgrade the ship collision protection system around the tower piers for the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The Delaware River and Bay Authority said initial work...
Delaware Memorial Bridge to be fortified with barriers
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Four will be installed at piers supporting the eastern and western towers of the bridge, serving like a bumper on a car. The system is designed to protect the bridge from being hit by cargo vessels designed to travel the Panama canal, or at least 960 feet long and 190 feet tall.
More construction at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, this time in …
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Construction is underway on a new bridge collision protection system that will enhance protection of the Delaware Memorial Bridge tower structures. Work on the $93 million project started last week.