Disaster● ElevatedAug 7 · Aug 7, 2026, 10:15 AM
M42 bridge near Birmingham Airport set for demolition due to structural concerns
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from birminghammail.co.uk · United Kingdom
A bridge on the M42 near Birmingham Airport is scheduled for demolition because of structural concerns. This event will lead to infrastructure disruption and is a public safety measure.
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