Another advantage of CMU retaining walls is their flexibility. Where a crack is typically a death sentence for a poured wall, a damaged concrete block is easy enough to replace.

The retaining wall you construct has to be strong enough to offset the pushing force of the soil. Do not underestimate this force, as a cubic foot of moist soil can often weigh up to 100 pounds.

Originally published March 23 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A section of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities was reduced to three lanes Wednesday following the collapse of part of a cement retaining wall.

Updated: 11:58 AM EDT May 7, 2021 Editorial Standards ⓘ WORCESTER, Mass. — A construction worker in Worcester was injured Friday when a wall fell on him.