Scaffolding to span the River Tyne in next phase of Tyne Bridge restoration

Work is underway to install an underdeck scaffold structure that will span the length of the Tyne Bridge from the Newcastle tower to the Gateshead tower. The latest phase follows the completion of the scaffolding adjacent to the Newcastle tower, similar to that on the Gateshead Quayside. Esh Construction is working with specialist scaffolding contractor, […]

£5.2m upgrade complete for Tyneside’s ‘world-first’ railway bridge

A year-long project to strengthen the iconic High Level Bridge which provides a vital road and railway link over the River Tyne is now complete. Network Rail has invested £5.2m to overhaul the underside of the Victorian-built structure which connects Gateshead and Newcastle. Designed by railway pioneer Robert Stephenson, when complete in 1849 it was […]

Newtown Active Travel Bridge lifted into place

Newtown’s new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge was successfully lifted into place on Saturday 29 June. Following a short delay due to unfavourable weather conditions, the new 53-metre-long bridge was hoisted into position over the River Severn on Saturday afternoon. The large crane dominated the skyline of the town for most of the week, […]

Esh Construction appointed to restore 18th Century bridge in East Yorkshire

Esh Construction has been appointed to repair and restore the 300-year-old Stamford Bridge in East Yorkshire. The single-lane 18th Century bridge on the A166 near York has suffered damage to parapets over the years owing to a series of vehicle collisions. Work on the bridge, which spans the River Derwent, is due to commence in […]

HS2 begins foundation works for key A43 bridge

HS2 has begun foundation works for a key bridge that will take a major A road over the new high-speed railway just outside Brackley, after successfully completing the temporarily realignment of both carriageways. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, providing access to Silverstone and connections between the […]

Tyne Bridge: Restoration project set to get underway

The four-year, multi-million pound Tyne Bridge restoration project will finally begin on Tuesday 2 April, with completion scheduled to finish in time for one of the North East’s most recognisable structures’ 100th anniversary in October 2028. The iconic bridge, together with the Central Motorway, were part of a bid of £41.4 million that Newcastle City […]

National Highways completes M5 bridge restoration ahead of schedule

A major refurbishment of a bridge spanning the M5 between Cheltenham and Gloucester has been completed a month ahead of schedule. As part of a sequence of safety schemes to repair a number of M5 bridges in Gloucestershire, National Highways and principal contractors MJ Church have removed the scaffolding, waterproofed and resurfaced the Bamfurlong Lane […]

Two environmental awards for highways’ all electric road bridge repair work in Cheshire

No noisy drilling, no heavy digging as Cheshire East Council highways engineers set about repairing a badly damaged road bridge in the borough. The team managed to carry out the whole repair project using carbon-saving super-quiet equipment and in return have been awarded an environmental award by the Green Apple organisation, plus an innovation award for the […]

Former Somerset rail bridge to become active travel route

A disused railway bridge that has become a notorious fly-tipping spot could soon become an active travel route under new plans. Stump Cross Bridge carries Ridge Road in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, over the disused Cheddar Valley railway line, which was closed in 1963, reports the BBC. The bridge had fallen into disrepair and become a […]

Further works to begin today on Menai Suspension Bridge

Work will begin this week on the Menai Suspension Bridge to ensure it is permanently restored in time for its 200th anniversary. The second phase of works will see new permanent hangers installed, following a rigorous period of development and testing, as well as extensive painting work to the exterior of the bridge. Motorists are […]