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Swing bridge slides into place
Symbolising regeneration, Media City’s steel swing bridge was constructed from modular sections, while the deck was launched into position via an innovative …
Critical link in place for Cumbrian bypass
Birse Civils is completing the deck of a new 1,200t steel crossing of the River Eden north of Carlisle after Cleveland Bridge finished the steelwork erection. …
First Eurocode designed bridge erected in Devon
The first bridge on the UK road network to be designed and constructed to the new Eurocode design standards, which are currently being introduced across the …
Spanning river and rail
Crossing numerous electrified railway lines and the River Clyde respectively, the last two steel bridges for Glasgow’s M74 project have now been …
50 Years Ago: Runcorn-Widnes Bridge
The New Runcorn-Widnes Bridge is of the arched design and has a central span of 1,082 ft with side spans of 250 ft. The bridge is approached by reinforced …
Bridge works for flood damaged Cumbrian town
Work has started on a new steel bow-arch bridge in Workington that will carry both pedestrians and cyclists across the River Derwent and provide an important …
Olympic Park bridge provides boost for local residents
A new bridge link between Hackney East Marsh and the Eton Manor site in the north of the Olympic Park was recently lifted into place. The 42m-long steel bridge …
Media City bridge slid into place
An £8.3M state of the art cable stayed swing bridge, linking Trafford Quays with the Media City development in Salford, has been slid into position by main …
Access boost for Stratford and Olympic sites
The new Angel Lane steel composite replacement bridge has created improved road, walking and cycling links in Stratford town centre and into the Olympic …
Swinging back into action
One of only eight transporter bridges in the world, Newport’s historic steel landmark recently reopened to the public following a major …
