World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge traverses a Swiss valley
Brave hikers in the Swiss Alps can now walk almost half a kilometre across this thin metal suspension bridge to reach trails on either side of a huge valley. More
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MVRDV transforms 1970s highway into "plant village" in Seoul
Dutch studio MVRDV has converted a former overpass into a plant-covered walkway in Seoul, which follows a kilometre-long route above the traffic. More
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Latticed bamboo bridge by Mimesis Architecture Studio references Jiangsu's craft traditions
Mimesis Architecture Studio designed this bamboo-lined bridge in China's Jiangsu Province to celebrate the region's ancient craft industries. More
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Red cycle path by NEXT and Rudy Uytenhaak snakes over Utrecht school and canal
This vivid red bicycle track was designed by NEXT Architects and Rudy Uytenhaak Architectenbureau to wind over the roof of a school in the Dutch city of Utrecht, and continues to bridge over a canal. More
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Foster + Partners to create a pair of river bridges in southeast England
Foster + Partners has been selected to create two new bridges across a river in Suffolk, England, which will be divided up into strands to offer separate routes for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. More
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Garden Bridge review finds "robust and informed decision-making" behind £185 million project
The charity set up to deliver Thomas Heatherwick's £185 million Garden Bridge has acted legally and responsibly, according to a report from the UK government. More
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Garden Bridge faces uncertain future after accounts reveal risk of "substantial" cost increase
The future of Thomas Heatherwick's Garden Bridge has been thrown into question again, after it emerged that costs could rise well above the estimated £185 million, and that the charity behind the project is at threat of liquidation. More
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World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China
A bridge suspended above a Chinese river by more than half a kilometre has now opened to the public – becoming the highest of its kind in the world. More
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Mirrored and transparent viewpoints proposed for China's Zhangjiajie forest
French studio Martin Duplantier Architectes has proposed a series of bridges and viewpoints for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – the site of the world's longest and highest glass bridge. More
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Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Leo Villareal win London bridge light contest
American light artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won a competition to create a series of light installations for bridges on London's River Thames. More
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Slender wood-clad footbridge by DVVD arcs over Paris' Boulevard Périphérique
A+Awards: another of this year's winners at the Architizer A+Awards is a wood-sided bridge that connects Paris with the suburb of Aubervilliers. More
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David Adjaye and Amanda Levete compete in London bridge lighting contest
David Adjaye, Amanda Levete and Diller Scofidio + Renfro are among the six design teams shortlisted to create light installations for the bridges on London's River Thames. More
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Legorreta defies Trump wall proposal with bold purple bridge across US-Mexico border
Rather than building a wall along Mexico's border as suggested by US presidential candidate Donald Trump, Mexican firm Legorreta has created a terminal and bridge that make the crossing quicker. More
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Wavy red ribbons form Lucky Knot bridge by NEXT Architects
NEXT Architects has completed an undulating red footbridge in Changsha, China, that offers pedestrians a variety of different routes across the Dragon King Harbour River. More
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Knight Architects unveils design for Finland's longest bridge
UK firm Knight Architects has revealed its plans for a bridge that will span over a kilometre across a bay in Helsinki, making it the longest bridge in Finland. More
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London mayor launches inquiry into finances of contentious Garden Bridge
The controversial Thomas Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge is to come under further scrutiny, as London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a review to assess whether the project provides value for money. More
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Closure of world's highest and longest glass bridge "not a big deal" says organiser
The management team behind a 430-metre-long glass bridge in China say its forced closure just 13 days after opening is completely normal. More
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World's tallest and longest glass bridge closes after just two weeks
A 430-metre-long glass bridge in China has closed after just 13 days after opening due to being "overwhelmed" by visitors. More
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Beersheba station bridge in Israel is shaped like a pair of eyes
Tel-Aviv firms Bar Orian Architects and Rokach Ashkenazi Engineers have built a bridge in the Israeli city of Beersheba, featuring arches that create the shape of two eyes (+ movie). More
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World's tallest and longest glass bridge opens in China
A 430-metre-long glass bridge has been constructed across a deep canyon in China's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (+ slideshow). More