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Motorways of Britain: Fylde Junction Higher Bridge on the Preston By-Pass
When the 13½-mile length between Preston and Lancaster is completed next spring (1965), some 60 miles of continuous motorway will be available on the …
News in Brief – March 2015
The final part of Swindon’s steel framed £16.6M Regent Circus scheme – a six-screen Cineworld – has opened completing the town centre project. Anchored …
Cleveland Bridge to build 500 more Sri Lankan bridges
Darlington based steelwork contractor Cleveland Bridge has won a second contract to supply 537 permanent road bridges to rural locations in Sri Lanka. The …
Approaching a new landmark
The new Forth Crossing requires the construction of two lengthy steel formed approach viaducts which are being incrementally slid into position. The largest …
Swinging into action
A new cable-stayed swing bridge at Deptford has improved riverfront access for long distance walkers while also taking on board maritime heritage. The area …
Deptford Bridge about to swing into action
Spanning Deptford Creek close to its confluence with the River Thames in south London, a new cable-stayed swing bridge will provide unbroken pedestrian access …
Temporary steel bridge launched for Crossrail
A 110m-long temporary steel road bridge weighing 350t has been launched over the Great Western Main Line as part of the Crossrail works. The temporary …
Deptford bridge swings into action
Spanning Deptford Creek close to its confluence with the River Thames in south London, a new cable stayed swing bridge will provide unbroken pedestrian access …
London Bridge stays on track with steel
Working on the tight and confined London Bridge station redevelopment site, Cleveland Bridge has no room to install a mobile crane and has had to come up with …
Third Don Crossing gets under way
Work has commenced on the £14.3M Third Don Crossing in Aberdeen. Designed to relieve congestion on the two existing river crossings, the 90m span bridge will …
