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Railway extension on time with steel
The longest spans of the 1.5km-long Barking Riverside Viaduct, which is a vital component of a new railway extension, have been formed with structural …
Jetties provide haul road access for the viaduct construction, keeping trucks off the road
Temporary steel jetties with a total weight of 5,000t, spanning four lakes, are playing an integral role in the construction of HS2’s Colne Valley
Golden gate bridge
A landmark steel footbridge forms a central element in phase one of Swansea’s £135M Copr Bay
Fabrication underway for Essex new town bridge
Steel beams up to 3m-deep and 48m-long are being fabricated by Briton Fabricators for the Beaulieu Bridge in Essex. Forming an integral part of the Beaulieu …
Landmark Swansea bridge lifted into position
An eye-catching steel footbridge has been installed as part of the Copr Bay Phase One Regeneration and Arena Scheme in Swansea. With a 50m-span, the bridge …
Eastern Gateway
Huge quantities of steelwork and vast amounts of earthmoving are involved in the creation of one of the UK’s first inland ports, which will offer half a …
Two bridges installed in 11 hours on A14 upgrade scheme
Forming part of Highways England’s A14 Huntingdon to Cambridge Improvement Scheme, Cleveland Bridge installed two 1,050t bridges in just 11 hours. Known as …
Award: London Bridge Station
London Bridge Station has undergone a stunning transformation that has delivered a better connection between London’s home counties and an increase in …
Striking a chord with bridges
Nine steel bridges are required for the Ordsall Chord rail project, which will link all of Manchester’s main stations for the first time. Martin Cooper …
Giving Poole a lift
In the latest of our Projects Revisited series, Martin Cooper reports from Poole harbour’s iconic second crossing which has become a benchmark for future …
