New drone footage showcases iconic Riddings Viaduct
Newly released drone footage reveals the scale of restoration work carried out on the historic Riddings Viaduct. National Highways’ has completed a major programme of repairs to secure the long‑term future of one of the most distinctive structures spanning the England–Scotland border. The Grade II* listed viaduct, which sits on the former Langholm branch railway […]
HS2 beam lift progress for Brackley’s A43 bridge
The construction of a bridge that will allow high speed trains to pass under the busy A43 near Brackley has taken a major step forward with the structure’s enormous steel beams lifted into position during a series of three weekend closures. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, […]
Tyne Bridge to get makeover with £35 million government funding
One of the North East’s most famous icons the Tyne Bridge will be refurbished as the government delivers a £35 million boost to restore the bridge and secure its future. Roads Minister, Guy Opperman, has been in Newcastle to confirm that the Tyne Bridge will undergo an extensive renovation programme, alongside major improvements on the […]
The City of Wolverhampton starts tendering for highways structure repairs framework in West Midlands
The City of Wolverhampton Councils has started the search for contractors to repair structures across the city and the West Midlands. In partnership with the West Midlands Collaborative, Wolverhampton’s tender will cover structure repairs on highways for Coventry City Council and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. The tender states that the […]