TfL “shelving” bridge anti-terror barrier work
Transport for London is reported to be abandoning plans to install permanent anti-terror barriers on bridges in central London because of their cost. London’s Evening Standard has seen TfL committee papers released ahead of a meeting this week that “several planned projects” will no longer go ahead in 2022/23 due to “the reduced funding available” […]
National Highways’ motorway bridge ‘disappears’ in new footage
After carrying traffic over the M6 for some 50 years, the old bridge which spanned the motorway at junction 10 disappeared in under 48 hours, according to National Highways. Work finished in the early hours of yesterday morning – more than four hours ahead of schedule – to remove the bridge which is being replaced […]
VINCI Highways to acquire a controlling stake in the Confederation Bridge concession in Canada
VINCI Highways has signed an agreement with OMERS Infrastructure to acquire its 65.1% stake in Strait Crossing Development Inc (SCDI), the company owning the concession contract of the Confederation Bridge until 2032. The Confederation Bridge (12.9 km) connects since 1997 Prince Edward Island Province andNew-Brunswick, spanning over the Northumberland Strait. The VINCI Group had been involved throughout […]
A63 Castle Street project reaches milestone as new footbridge is lifted into place
National Highways’ A63 Castle Street project has reached another milestone with the footbridge being lifted in place this week. The new bridge is a major step forward in National Highways’ £355m A63 Castle Street scheme to improve safety and create better connections in Hull city centre. The bridge was lifted into place with a 200-tonne […]
London may get specific river crossing committee
Transport for London’s commissioner Andy Byford has stated he would be in favour of formalising the existence of a committee to oversee maintenance of London’s river crossings. London’s financial paper City AM says that at the London Assembly’s transport committee, Byford agreed that TfL alongside the central government and London boroughs should formalise the mandate […]
New route sought for bridge project in South Lanarkshire
A new way to deliver a key replacement road bridge in Clydesdale is being sought by South Lanarkshire Council. The move comes after the company that had the winning bid in the procurement process to replace Clyde Bridge, on Pettinain Road, near Carstairs Junction, withdrew their tender. Colin Park, Head of Roads and Transportation, moved […]
National Highways replaces bridge on A45
A new bridge spanning almost 50 metres across the A45 near Coventry has opened up for the first time after the original, outdated structure was removed. National Highways says the steel bridge, across the A45 westbound entry slip at the A45/A46 Festival Interchange, is safer for pedestrians and cyclists and provides better access for people […]
Public consultation into improving transport connections from Bridge of Don to Bridge of Dee in Scotland
A public consultation has started to help the process of identifying options for improving transport connections on the A92 from Bridge of Don to Bridge of Dee. The study, which will particularly focus on active travel and public transport connections, continues the ongoing work of Aberdeen City Council and partners to consider means of locking-in benefits […]
Amey Consulting appoints Laurence Green as Head of Major Bridges and Structures
Amey Consulting, one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies, has today announced Laurence Green as its new Head of Major Bridges & Structures for its Highways & Property business. A Chartered Civil Engineer with 20 years of experience and a bridge specialist, Laurence will be responsible for leading Amey Consulting’s design and asset management across […]
Chelmsford’s Oasis Bridge refurbishment complete
An eight-month maintenance programme to refurbish one of the largest structures that Essex Highways maintains has been successfully completed. The work on Oasis Bridge, Chelmsford, has been carefully co-ordinated alongside other nearby roadworks to minimise local disruption as the bridge supports a main route into Chelmsford city centre, carrying the A138 Chelmer Road dual carriageway […]