Multiple Historic Bridges Demolished, Removed Across UK, US for Infrastructure Upgrades

Several historic and landmark bridges and tunnels are being demolished or removed across different regions to make way for infrastructure improvements or development projects. In Delhi, a century-old rail bridge and street tunnel known as Horn Hollow, cherished by the community for its unique character and nostalgic memories, is being demolished for road upgrades. Similarly, a 1950s lift bridge in East Yorkshire's River Hull will be temporarily removed for structural repairs, including new pedestrian and cyclist paths. Exeter faces the proposed demolition of a 1972 footbridge connecting a car park to a shopping center to enable a new housing development, with developers criticizing the bridge's aesthetic impact on the townscape. In Kansas City, the historic Rockhill Bridge, originally built in 1900 with a stone double arch design, was replaced in 1991 due to flooding and modernization needs, reflecting changing transportation demands. Additionally, Guelph's historic trestle bridge was recently demolished, marking the loss of another local landmark amid ongoing infrastructure changes.