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A bridge to town centre renewal
An iconic steel composite bridge forms the centrepiece of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme in the South Wales town of Merthyr Tydfil. Spanning the …
Commendation – Gem Bridge, Dartmoor National Park
Steel was used to construct Gem Bridge in Dartmoor National Park, as the structure had to be sympathetic to its surroundings and built with minimal …
Commendation – Scale Lane Bridge, Hull
This landmark 57m span pedestrian and cycle swing bridge connects Hull city centre and its Old Town conservation area with the east bank of the River Hull. …
Commendation – Loughor Viaduct Replacement, South Wales
The rail line heading west from Swansea has been significantly improved with the opening of the new steel composite Loughor Viaduct. The new replacement steel …
Landmark bowstring bridge lifted into place at Boston
Steelwork contractor S H Structures successfully lifted the new £750,000 St Botolph’s bowstring footbridge across the River Witham at Boston, Lincolnshire …
A bridge to the future
Providing Elgin with an iconic steel structure, the new Pansport Bridge is also part of an important flood alleviation scheme. Pansport Bridge, Elgin Main …
Steel heads campus examination
Fast lightweight construction is the order of the day for a new college project in the Highlands. Martin Cooper reports from the initial project for the …
Bridge pivots into action
Shoreham has a new river crossing, a pivoting steel structure that will keep foot, cycle and waterborne traffic moving. Local journeys by pedestrians and …
Bridge lift ensures road improvement
A significant new steel bridge was lifted into place at the B1106 junction as part of the Highways Agency’s £105M A11 dualling and improvement scheme near …
Safety first for Scottish bridges
Two bridge projects in Scotland highlight the safety performance and ease of installation of the Tata Steel vehicle restraint systems. Thousands of miles of …
