The city has the most moveable bridges in the U.S. and they are vulnerable to ‘thermal expansion’ in severe heat.

Extreme heat forced the metal of the Third Avenue Bridge linking Manhattan and the Bronx to expand and become stuck for several hours Monday afternoon — a phenomenon that increasingly threatens to ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Today is a Pinpoint Alert Day. KIRO 7's meteorologists called for the alert because it will likely be the hottest day of the year ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. — One Bourbon County bridge was shut down due to the extreme heat. KDOT crews started construction early ...

As the planet warms, America’s infrastructure is under increasing strain, with bridges facing the brunt of this environmental change. On a scorching 95-degree day this summer, New York City’s Third ...

A Chicago bridge got stuck in the raised position for over four hours after extreme heat caused its components to expand. Firefighters sprayed water to cool the bridge.

Today is a Pinpoint Alert Day. KIRO 7’s meteorologists called for the alert because it will likely be the hottest day of the year so far. Extreme heat can cause damage to our roads and bridges. To ...