Crucial infrastructure has been destroyed or taken offline in the latest eruption of deadly violence, which shows no sign of abating.
Tag: Infrastructure (Public Works)
In Nigeria, Traffic on a Bridge Stifles Economic Progress
A narrow, old bridge that connects two economically vital areas of Nigeria is a chokepoint stifling progress in Africa’s most populous nation.
Could the Pandemic Spell the End of the U.K.’s High-Speed Rail?
Critics say HS2, a $140 billion project sold as a green alternative to planes and cars, makes less sense than ever in a world where people work from home.
10 Years After Christchurch Quake, a Hush Where 8,000 Homes Once Stood
The wreckage left in New Zealand’s second-largest city was razed. Now, a swath nearly twice the size of Central Park is being reclaimed by nature.
Poor Maintenance and Construction Flaws Are Cited in Italy Bridge Collapse
A report identified corroded cables as being to blame in the tragedy that took 43 lives in the northwestern city of Genoa in 2018.
In Kenya, a Cherished Fig Tree Gets a Reprieve
The 100-year-old tree, slated for removal to make room for a new expressway, will be preserved following a backlash from environmentalists concerned about shrinking green spaces in Nairobi.
China Extends Reach in the Caribbean, Unsettling the U.S.
The region has strategic importance as a hub for logistics, banking and commerce. It is also very close to the United States.
New Genoa Bridge Inauguration Is Bittersweet
Built in less than two years to replace the collapsed Morandi bridge, the new span is already a point of pride for Italy. But residents fear it will not be enough to revive their aging port city.
Italy Draws a Line Under Genoa Tragedy, Shunting Aside the Benettons
The government has leveraged anger over the collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge to take back control of the nation’s highways. But critics say the deal sends a troubling message to investors.
China Tries Its Favorite Economic Cure: More Construction
Strong sales at China’s biggest construction equipment maker show Beijing’s strategy for recovery after the virus. But while the company, XCMG, is prospering, the rest of the economy is struggling.