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10/08/2023
Work To Replace St Margaret Street Bridge Extended
Work to replace St Margaret Street Bridge in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, has been extended until the end of November following a number of technical challenges.
The bridge, located to the east of Bradford on Avon railway station, is being replaced due to its condition, which means it wasn't economical to repair and a full replacement was needed.
The replacement was originally scheduled to take six months, with a full road closure in place throughout, alongside a partial closure of St Margaret’s Place public right of way. However, a number of challenges have unfortunately necessitated a longer closure. These include the availability of specialist contractors who can divert utilities, periods of industrial action, the extremely cold temperatures experienced last winter, a need for redesign work, and an issue with the pouring of concrete. The work is now anticipated to continue until the end of November.
Over the next two weekends in August (12-13 and 19-20), the steel girders for the bridge will be installed, which will involve the use of a crane that’ll be situated on the Junction Road side of the site. Following the installation, engineers will work on the construction of the bridge deck throughout September, with the final stage of the work to reconnect the original utility pipes taking place from October to mid-November.
Mike Contopoulos, Network Rail's Project Director for Buildings and Civils, said: "We know that this will be disappointing to local residents and I’d like to apologise for the delays to the completion of the bridge replacement work.
"A number of issues, including adverse weather, difficulties in diverting the utilities and challenges with the concrete pour, have meant that this project has had to be extended, which we understand will be frustrating to local residents.
"The project to replace the bridge is one of the last in our region to be carried out under the current system for employing and working alongside contractors. Our new model, which will begin next year, will mitigate the kind of issues we have experienced at Bradford on Avon by enabling us to work collaboratively with high-quality, expert, trusted supply chain partners to design, develop and deliver the projects we need to achieve great outcomes for passengers, freight, and funders."
The bridge, located to the east of Bradford on Avon railway station, is being replaced due to its condition, which means it wasn't economical to repair and a full replacement was needed.
The replacement was originally scheduled to take six months, with a full road closure in place throughout, alongside a partial closure of St Margaret’s Place public right of way. However, a number of challenges have unfortunately necessitated a longer closure. These include the availability of specialist contractors who can divert utilities, periods of industrial action, the extremely cold temperatures experienced last winter, a need for redesign work, and an issue with the pouring of concrete. The work is now anticipated to continue until the end of November.
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Over the next two weekends in August (12-13 and 19-20), the steel girders for the bridge will be installed, which will involve the use of a crane that’ll be situated on the Junction Road side of the site. Following the installation, engineers will work on the construction of the bridge deck throughout September, with the final stage of the work to reconnect the original utility pipes taking place from October to mid-November.
Mike Contopoulos, Network Rail's Project Director for Buildings and Civils, said: "We know that this will be disappointing to local residents and I’d like to apologise for the delays to the completion of the bridge replacement work.
"A number of issues, including adverse weather, difficulties in diverting the utilities and challenges with the concrete pour, have meant that this project has had to be extended, which we understand will be frustrating to local residents.
"The project to replace the bridge is one of the last in our region to be carried out under the current system for employing and working alongside contractors. Our new model, which will begin next year, will mitigate the kind of issues we have experienced at Bradford on Avon by enabling us to work collaboratively with high-quality, expert, trusted supply chain partners to design, develop and deliver the projects we need to achieve great outcomes for passengers, freight, and funders."
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