Switzerland Wires Up Its Passenger Data Machine

Switzerland's Air Passenger Data Act takes effect on 1 November 2026, with a new Fedpol unit set to cross-reference airline booking data against wanted-persons databases from February 2027.

China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay

The 3km cable-stayed bridge connecting Dandong and Sinuiju finally opened on October 15, 2026, after sitting unused since its completion in 2014.

AfDB Funding Boost

The African Development Bank’s Sh10.6 billion commitment bridges a funding gap for the Thwake Multipurpose Dam, putting the 94% complete project on track for completion by mid-October 2026.

Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge Reaches World Milestone with North Channel Bridge Closure

The Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Railway Bridge, a massive piece of infrastructure connecting Jiaxing and Ningbo, has reached a crucial construction phase, completing its Northern Navigation Channel Bridge.

South Dakota breaks ground on the largest bridge project in its DOT's history

A $290 million, 5,665-foot crossing over the Missouri River replaces a 1966 span, with the longest bridge in the state taking shape between 2027 and 2031.

China and North Korea Open the New Yalu River Bridge After a 12-Year Delay

China and North Korea formally opened the New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong and Sinuiju, a four-lane crossing completed in 2014 but left unused for over a decade pending roadwork on the North Korean side.

Golden Gate Bridge begins final phase of $864 million seismic retrofit

The Golden Gate Bridge is starting its final, multi-million dollar phase of seismic strengthening, requiring overnight lane closures starting October 5, 2026.

The First Tunnel Boring Machine Is Finally Digging Under the Hudson

On October 7, the Hudson Tunnel Project's first tunnel boring machine began mining in New Jersey, the first new rail tunnel under the Hudson River in more than 100 years.

Emu on the Loose in Santa Cruz Gives CHP a First for the Books

A pet emu escaped onto the streets of Santa Cruz, darting into traffic before CHP officers and the owner corralled it — an encounter the agency called a first even for an organization used to handling loose animals.

Negotiations in the Massachusetts legislature could bring strictest AI safety law in the US

A proposed law in the state Senate's economic development package would mandate independent catastrophic risk evaluations for powerful AI models at least three times a year.

Eight States Sue OpenAI Over Alleged ChatGPT Harms to Children

Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana have filed separate lawsuits alleging that ChatGPT is unsafe for children and that OpenAI misled parents about its safeguards.

North Macedonia breaks ground on the Kičevo–Bukojčani motorway link

Construction has begun on North Macedonia's Kičevo–Bukojčani motorway section, an 11.5 km STRABAG-led Corridor VIII project backed by EBRD and EU funding.

Alabama Breaks Ground on the $3.2 Billion Mobile River Bridge, Ending a Three-Decade Wait

Governor Ivey and Transportation Secretary Duffy marked the official start of construction on Alabama's largest-ever infrastructure project, financed largely through a $2.52 billion federal TIFIA loan.

Brake failure reported, then eleven wagons into a ravine: derailment closes the line to Rijeka

A Transagent grain train derailed near Meja station on October 11, closing the Plase–Meja railway section after the driver had already reported brake failure.

A 2,200-tonne bridge span, one weekend, and 176 axle lines of SPMTs in Budapest

Mammoet installed the first 2,200-tonne span of Budapest's new Közvágóhíd railway bridge over Soroksári út in a single weekend, using self-propelled modular transporters to keep the arterial road's closure to a minimum.

A life-expired railway bridge at Church Fenton is being replaced for future electrification

The Transpennine Route Upgrade is replacing Common Lane bridge at Church Fenton so the railway can eventually accommodate overhead electrification.

Morocco and the African Development Bank Sign €405 Million in High-Speed Rail and Skills Financing

Morocco and the African Development Bank signed two financing agreements totaling €405 million on September 17, 2026, to extend the high-speed rail network and support vocational training programs.

Balfour Beatty commits to 2,000 new UK jobs as infrastructure pipeline surges

Balfour Beatty plans to grow its UK workforce to 16,000 by end of 2027, adding 2,000 roles — half through apprenticeships and early-career schemes — as a £2.1bn power transmission order book and £6-8bn pipeline drive a 30 per cent headcount rise in four years.

Oxford's £14m Oxpens River Bridge breaks ground after judicial review delay

Construction has started on Oxford's £14m Oxpens River Bridge, a foot and cycle crossing of the Thames, after a delayed legal fight.

Polls Show Swiss Voters Set to Reject SVP's Neutrality and Food Initiatives by Wide Margins

With a week left before Switzerland's September 27 vote, multiple polls show the SVP's Pro Suisse Neutrality Initiative and a companion food initiative both heading toward lopsided defeats, with opposition hardening in the final stretch.

10th Circuit Clears $600 Million Gross Dam Expansion, Ending Legal Fight Over Denver Water's Climate-Facing Reservoir

A 10th Circuit appeals court has unanimously cleared Denver Water's $600 million Gross Dam expansion, lifting an injunction and ending the legal fight over permits that environmental groups challenged on climate grounds.

Blatnik Bridge replacement breaks ground after securing federal infrastructure funding

Construction begins on a $1.8 billion replacement for the aging Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior, funded by a federal INFRA grant and matching state contributions.