Damaged Rail Bridge Strengthened Against Future Strikes
One of the most frequently hit railway bridges in the UK has reopened after undergoing repairs as well as work to strengthen the structure.
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Llanerch Bridge Repairs To Take Years
A Grade II listed bridge which collapsed after a major storm beat down on the area may take up to 18 months for repair plans to be drawn up.
Cork Suspension Bridge Undergoing Repairs For Corrosion
Daly’s Bridge in Cork, which is known locally as Shakey Bridge, is a local landmark that attracts visitors all year round. It’s the only suspension bridge that spans the River Lee and it’s been a favourite crossing for pedestrians since…
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Surrey Bridge To Be Closed For Five Weeks For Major Work
A bridge in Leatherhead, Surrey, has been closed off to the public to allow engineers to conduct major bridge repair work. As well as the bridge over the River Mole being out of bounds, the A246 Young Street that runs…
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Bridge In Blackpool Set To Reopen Soon After Repair Work
Squire Gates Bridge in Blackpool will re-open later this month following bridge repair work that has caused travel disruptions in the city. From next Friday (March 16th), the public will be able to use the structure once more, after it…
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Investigation To Secure Future Of Historic Bridge
Berwick-upon-Tweed’s Old Bridge is set to close to traffic for two weeks in April while essential investigations are undertaken to determine what work needs to be carried out to preserve the historic structure. Northumberland County Council announced that the bridge…
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M20 Motorway Closed After Bridge Collapses
A bridge caused major chaos over the Bank Holiday weekend after it collapsed when hit by a lorry carrying a digger. The footbridge on the M20 fell down on the motorway heading towards London on Saturday (August 27th), resulting in…
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County Durham Bridge Closed For Repairs
Teesdale residents had to find alternative routes earlier this month after a bridge was closed for essential maintenance. County Durham road bridge, which runs over the River Tees, was shut between Saturday 20th August and Monday 22nd August so bridge repairs…
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Bat Discovery Delays Bridge Repairs In Oxford
Stonework bridge repairs and road resurfacing were set to start on the Folly Bridge in Oxford this autumn, but the work has been delayed somewhat by the discovery of Daubenton’s bats – typically found in humid places near water, such…
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Major Disruption On A1 Due To Urgent Bridge Repairs
Commuters travelling on the A1 in Newcastle will have their journeys severely disrupted as one lane has had to be closed so emergency bridge repair work can get underway. A lane on the northbound carriageway between junctions 73 and 74…
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