Inspired by an ancient Persian engineering technique, pontoon bridges are at the heart of this year’s Maha Kumbh, connecting the Sangam and the expansive 4,000-hectare 'akhada' area across 25 vibrant ...

Though the construction of an East River pontoon bridge is highly unlikely, it is heartening to see citizens like Shinn actively pursue ambitious infrastructure projects. The MTA has been ...

Built in 1888 and named after a Dutch queen, the Queen Emma Bridge is supported by 16 pontoon boats and swings open laterally to allow ships to enter and leave the bay. It's the perfect viewpoint ...

The pontoon bridges were first used in 480 BC by Persian king Xerxes ... More than 1,000 workers, engineers and officials worked tirelessly, often for 14 hours a day. The construction of these bridges ...

The pontoon bridges were first used in 480 BC by Persian ... often for 14 hours a day. The construction of these bridges was completed last October and subsequently handed over to the mela ...