Winvic awarded emergency bridge repair project under National Highways SDF
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of multi-sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been given its first contract within National Highways’ new Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF). Routine investigations to the M62 Ouse Bridge, located between Goole and Howden in Yorkshire – or between junctions 36 and 37 […]
World’s highest approved containment road barrier used to protect M1 footbridge
The installation of the world’s highest approved containment road barrier has been used to give one of the UK’s oldest motorway footbridges a new lease of life. Smithy Wood Footbridge across the M1 near Ecclesfield, in Sheffield, has served the stretch of motorway since it first opened in the 1960s. The historic bridge, now roughly […]
Restoration work at historic Grade II Listed bridge progresses
An eight-month project to restore a Staffordshire Grade II Listed road bridge reaches its next phase in September. Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas is 200 years old and its ironwork structure has started to deteriorate. A carefully planned restoration is now under way. A structural assessment found that an 18-tonne weight restriction needs to be placed […]
North Glasgow canal path reopens after completion of new Stockingfield Bridge
A section of the Forth & Clyde Canal towpath in North Glasgow will reopen today ahead of the completion of the new Stockingfield Bridge. The 500m stretch of canal path from Stockingfield Junction to Ruchill Street has been closed for the past two years to allow construction of the iconic new active travel bridge – which is on schedule […]
Planning application submitted for proposed new £5m bridge
Oldham Council has submitted a planning application to build an eye-catching £5m bridge that would make travelling between Ashton and the borough easier for cyclists and pedestrians. The proposed 140m long structure would run across the Medlock Valley in Park Bridge – along the old viaduct route on the Oldham/Ashton boundary. The council would look […]
HS2 showcases its first rural footbridge design
HS2 has revealed the first images of the bridges that will carry rural footpaths and bridleways across the new high speed railway as it passes through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Northants. Made of weathering steel, the sides of the lightweight bridges will lean outwards to maximise views of the sky and improve the experience of […]
National Highways’ bridge schemes shortlisted for South West engineering awards
National Highways’ projects to modify and refurbish three bridges in the South West have been shortlisted for regional engineering awards. The Institution of Civil Engineers has shortlisted the A38 Mowhay footbridge scheme Plymouth for the Sub £8 million category, while the 18-month refurbishment of the two M5 Junction 11 bridges has been nominated in the […]
Further work to take place on Forth Road Bridge this summer
Work to refurbish and maintain the Forth Road Bridge will continue this summer with a project to renew the waterproofing and surfacing on its approach viaducts. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works under a series of lane and carriageway closures from Wednesday 29 June until the end of October: One […]
Transport Scotland starts search for main contractor to undertake a £16M contract to replace a section of the listed Kincardine Bridge
Transport Scotland has started the search for a contractor to replace a 80m section of the Kincardine bridge. The contract will be let by Transport Scotland as the client, with operating company Bear Scotland overseeing the project on its behalf. Detailed design has been carried out by Jacobs. The bridge is made up of multiple […]
Number of substandard road bridges on the rise as councils concerned about shortage of engineers
The number of substandard road bridges managed by councils across Great Britain has risen for the second year running. At the same time council engineering experts are warning about a shortage of staff to carry out inspections to ensure the bridge stock remains safe and fit for use. Local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales […]
