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.
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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.
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.
The Friendly Bus receives funding from VINCI UK Foundation
Shropshire-based charity The Friendly Bus, a community transport service in Broseley, Much Wenlock and surrounding areas, has been awarded £7,000 by the VINCI UK Foundation. The charity, nominated by Freyssinet’s Framework Coordinator Ginette Pardoe, aims to reduce loneliness and isolation…
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New Technology To Test Bridge Integrity After Vehicle Strike
Bridge repairs that are required due to a strike by an oversized vehicle cost millions of pounds every year. New technology could help to address the problem.