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Bridging the Divide

When the Morandi Bridge in Genoa collapsed in 2018, it served as a wake-up call for engineers around the world. The disaster demonstrated that even massive structures have a limited lifespan. At the same time, traffic, population, and extreme weather events are steadily increasing. In the construction of the new bridge in Genoa, engineers are therefore relying on intelligent monitoring systems and modern robotics. Elsewhere, too, the boundaries of what is possible are being pushed further and further: In Turkey, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges is under construction—designed to withstand strong winds, collisions with ships, and even severe earthquakes.

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  • Originally Aired June 7, 2026
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating Germany 12+
  • Network National Geographic
  • Created May 26, 2026 by
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  • Modified June 14, 2026 by
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