bridge maintenance

Historic bridge closed due to structural concerns

22/09/2025

A centuries-old bridge in rural Northern Ireland has been closed due to concerns over ‘structural stability’, just three years after it was last shut down for major works.

Metrail: Star of roads, bridges and TV

24/04/2020

For several years now, Metrail Construction Limited has been one of the UK's leading specialist contractors for repair and maintenance services, including concrete repair, bridge deck waterproofing and bridge deck expansion joints. Highways meets managing director Martyn Sherwood for a briefing on the history of the firm and where it will go next.

We'll be back: ARNI sees the future of bridge surveys

06/02/2019

Amey Roads NI has used scanning technology to complete surveys of bridges on Northern Ireland’s strategic road network, saving money and time, and keeping roadworkers safe.

Bridge collapse causes M20 closure

30/08/2016

The collapse of a pedestrian footbridge on the M20 in Kent caused the closure of the motorway over the bank holiday weekend.

Completion of A12 project delayed

29/05/2015

A maintenance project that will see a section of the A12 near Ipswich upgraded is now expected to be complete by the end of June.

Osborne completes first phase of bridge strengthening on M4

25/07/2014

Osborne has completed the first phase of work to strengthen the piers on a bridge on the M4 that runs over the A4 in West London.

Bridge repairs to take place in Surrey

17/06/2014

Multi-million pound repairs will be carried out on historic bridges in Surrey.

Bridge refurbishment completed

28/05/2014

A bridge over the River Spey in Scotland has been refurbished. 

Contractor starts work at historic Matlock bridge

13/05/2014

G F Tomlinson has started restoration work at an historic bridge in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, which was built to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Repairs carried out to Forth Road Bridge

22/04/2014

A £13.6 million project to repair and refurbish the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland has been completed.

Bridge improvements to start

10/02/2014

Stirling Lloyd Construction is set to start work on the second phase of a £13.2m waterproofing and resurfacing programme at Kessock Bridge in Scotland.

Bridge improvements taking place on M5

06/02/2014

Work to improve the safety of four bridges on the M5 is being carried out by the Highways Agency.

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