Mabey Hire facilitates fine-tuning of Manchester motorway bridge bearings

When differential settlement was detected between the piers to a busy motorway bridge in Manchester, Mabey Hire was called upon to assist with adjustments to the bridge bearings, involving levels of precision rarely seen, as well as continuous monitoring of the micro-millimetre increments to the jacking procedure. Originally constructed in the 1960s, Barton High Level […]

Mabey Hire brings temporary works to Highways UK

Temporary works supplier Mabey Hire has announced it’s exhibiting at Highways UK 2024, showcasing its structural monitoring capabilities, standard solutions and EVE immersive design software. Visitors to the Mabey Hire stand (329A) will have the opportunity to learn about its structural and environmental monitoring solutions. Providing contractors and asset owners with up-to-the-minute data about the […]

Mabey Hire monitoring technology helps keep M25 junction open

As one of the world’s largest orbital motorways, carrying 15% of the UK’s motorway traffic[1], any maintenance closures of the M25 must be carefully planned to avoid major disruption. As a result, having real-time, easily accessible and accurate data on the structural condition of all bridges and key infrastructure on the motorway is essential. That’s […]

Building bridges during major A1 upgrade, with Mabey Hire’s propping expertise

When it came to installing the new Allerdene bridge as part of a multimillion-pound National Highways upgrade to the A1 network, temporary works was a critical element given the poor ground conditions on site. Costain turned to Mabey Hire for its expertise. The A1 is a critical part of the UK’s highway network, with the […]