Latest Bridges News

Moray-based engineering and construction firm AJ Engineering has built and installed a 42m long bow string arch bridge over the River Nevis, giving walkers access to Ben Nevis.

The largest lift since the London Eye’s erection in 1999 has taken place in Sunderland.

The 1,550t, 100m tall steel and concrete main pylon which will support the deck on the New Wear Crossing is being erected in one 24 hour lift today (Friday).

The 1,550t, 100m tall steel and concrete main pylon which will support the deck on the New Wear Crossing will be erected in one 24 hour lift today.

Precasting is being taken to new levels in building France’s longest viaduct using some of the world’s biggest kit. 

Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon presented the inaugural ICE People’s Choice trophy to Transport Scotland and Amey, at a ceremony at One Great George Street in January.

The last of the 110 deck segments on the Queensferry Crossing is being lifted into place today marking a milestone in the run up to completion of the bridge in May 2017.

Transport Scotland is inviting tenders from contractors to undertake the replacement of the expansion joints on the Forth Road Bridge.

Engineers are undertaking stabilisation works after facture was discovered on a 360mm truss member on an interstate route bridge which carries 42,000 vehicles per day.

A 100m pylon, the centrepiece of Sunderland’s new bridge, has been transported to its final location on the construction site in the middle of the River Wear.