In downtown Batavia, Illinois, a simple message, 12 feet high, is etched in permanent, illuminated steel against the sky: “PEACE ON EARTH.” Reflecting in the waters of the Fox River, the display is a ...

A new Francis Scott Key Bridge would be cable-stayed, have support piers far from each another to reduce the risk of shipping accidents and serve as a “symbol of renaissance” for Baltimore, according ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. By now, you’ve probably heard plenty about the 6th Street Bridge. If not, here are the basics: the recently opened ...

It's arguably the most famous five miles of asphalt in all of Michigan and easily the most recognizable.

Robert and Kristian Hayes and their 6-year-old son, Gage, of Maryland view the wreckage of the bridge in early April. (André Chung/for The Washington Post) In Dundalk, Md., residents grapple with the ...

We grieve the unnecessary deaths in the collapse of the I-35 bridge as a city, state and nation. The ignored cracks of the bridge, which resulted in suffering and death, are also symbolic of the ...

Sen. Charles Schumer wants a "signature" bridge, which is not necessary (Another voice, Dec. 7). He calls the Peace Bridge a symbol. It is more than a symbol. It performs a physical function. Limit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even in a land known for gargantuan, record-breaking infrastructure, this project is turning heads. At 15 miles long (24 ...