Freyssinet has been awarded a place on the National Highways (formerly Highways England) Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) in Lot 10 for Structures, Structural Services and Concrete Repairs. The six-year £3.6 billion framework is part of National Highways’ roll-out of its…
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Network Rail is investing an enormous £5.7million as part of Britain’s Railway Upgrade Plan to replace ‘Boulderstones Bridge’ in Crewe.
Reinforced spray concrete – Longham Wood pedestrian subway, Kent Client: Highways EnglandPrincipal Contractor: OsborneWorks Completed: February 2020 DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY PDF HERE Longham Wood is a pedestrian subway which runs under the M20Motorway at Junction 8 near Maidstone, Kent. It…
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Aldwarke Lane in Rotherham has been closed since 11 February 2019 after a lorry hit the railway bridge, dislodging stones from its arch. The Rotherham Advertiser reported that the busy road will remain closed “until further notice” while repairs are…
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A bridge in West Sussex has been transformed following a £580,000 investment to boost its ‘green’ credentials. West Sussex County Council put the money into improving the Wineham Lane bridge in Wineham to improve its safety features, as well as…
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is calling for action after one of the railway bridges on its route was struck for the 14th time in four years on 1st May. Oversize trucks and lorries are the culprits, with the…
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The Heritage Lottery Fund has given initial support to Newport City Council, which is seeking the funds needed to repair the historic Newport Transporter Bridge. Spanning the River Usk, the bridge and its gondola – which dates back to 1906…
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With the new year nearly upon us, those in the construction industry are likely to want to find out what the next 12 months will bring for them. Therefore, the fresh announcement of a significant investment in the sector is…
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Bridge repairs need to be carried out on Broad Bridge on the B4176 in Stableford after a HGV crashed into the structure. The Shropshire Star reported on the incident, which occurred at the end of November, following which the driver…
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Although the floods in Cumbria caused by Storm Desmond in 2015 may seem like a long time ago, for many in the area work is still being undertaken to repair the damage caused by the extreme weather. Now Cumbria County…
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