Geotechnical assessments and emergency repairs on a deteriorating rock face on the A828 trunk road between Ledaig and Benderloch in Scotland were completed earlier this month.
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Repairs commence on M80 slip road subsidence following ground investigations
Bear Scotland, supported by Jacobs and Maccaferri, has started repairs on the M80 northbound slip road at Junction 9 near Stirling, which has been closed since June due to subsidence.
Installation of 800 soil nails completed to stabilise deep Fareham rail tunnel cutting
Network Rail and VolkerFitzpatrick have successfully completed the installation of 800 soil nails up to 25m long for landslide prevention at the Fareham cutting site in south east Hampshire.
Prep works and subcontractor procurement underway on £210M M3 junction 9 scheme
National Highways and contractor VolkerFitzpatrick have kicked off preparatory activities for the £210M upgrade of junction 9 on the M3, with subcontractors shortlisted for works packages.
Investigation underway into link between M80 subsidence and old mine shaft
The Coal Authority is on the site of a significant subsidence incident on a slip road off the M80 in Scotland to see if the incident is linked to an old mine shaft.
Ground investigations underway for £24.5M Belfast cable-stayed pedestrian bridge
Ground investigation works have commenced at the site of a proposed £24.5M pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Lagan in Belfast, the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed.
Mine mitigation works completed at Huddersfield station for Transpennine Route Upgrade
A programme of mine mitigation works at Huddersfield station has been completed by Bam and Network Rail as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
National Highways tables options for rockfall removal on A40 and plans long-term mitigation
National Highways is considering approaches for removal of rockfall debris on the A40, near the Welsh border, and is considering long-term mitigation strategies.
Scottish railway ground collapse due to ‘significant’ natural spring under track
A natural spring flowing at 1,500 gallons a minute directly beneath railway tracks at Caldercruix, Scotland was the cause of a significant ground collapse, Network Rail has confirmed.
Bespoke cantilever frame used for piling on Sunderland’s new Wear footbridge
A cantilever solution has been used to install piles on the Sunderland’s new high-level footbridge across the River Wear by contractor VolkerStevin.