1,300 Tonne Viaduct Deck Slid Into Place For HS2 Project
A 220m long steel and concrete deck has been installed to complete the Lower Thorpe HS2 viaduct. The 1,300 deck was placed using structure sliding techniques.
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What Are The Challenges Of Bridge Replacement Over Water?
Replacing a bridge over water is a complex challenge that requires specialist expertise, such as bridge jacking or sliding. Here are some of the key challenges.
On-Site Trials Begin For UK’s First Reservoir In 30 Years
The Havant Thicket Reservoir will be the UK’s first storage reservoir built since the 1990s and is designed to safeguard water resources for south east England.
A46 Kenilworth box slide completed
Box slide for A46 Bypass Overbridge for High Speed Two (HS2) – Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UKAutoripage of 14750 tonne box structure across A46 Client: Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV)Location: A46, near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomDuration: Box structure constructed in 2024; box push completed…
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Three Peaks Challenge completed
This year Freyssinet UK proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary – a milestone that reflects our rich history and commitment to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Embracing our passion for challenges, in April 2025 our team took on the Three Peaks Challenge…
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Preliminary Works Begin For Orkney Islands Deep Water Quay
Preliminary works have begun for a deep water quay on the coast of Orkney. The contract has been awarded for the £200m marine structure construction project.
Innovative Techniques Aid Construction Of Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel, which crosses the Thames to link east London with the Greenwich Peninsula, opened to traffic on 7 April, on schedule and within budget.
Lower Thames Crossing Project Given Green Light By Planners
The government has confirmed that plans for the Lower Thames Crossing, a 14.5 mile road linking Essex and Kent and including two twin tunnels, will go ahead.
Key Milestone In Construction Of Finland’s Biggest Bridge
A key milestone has been reached in the construction of Finland’s longest and tallest bridge. The bridge is 1.2km long and has a 135m tall supporting pylon.
Final Connection Made For The Thames Tideway ‘Super Sewer’
The Thames Tideway Tunnel, known as London’s new super sewer, has officially been activated after the final connection was made between the existing structure.