Projects

Second Severn Crossing - Maintenance Works

Client:                     Severn Bridge PLC

Main Contractor:    Laing 'O Rourke

Completion Date:    June 2004

Location:                 Severn Estuary - UK

Key Statistics:        Duration: 15 months

                                Value: £4.7M

Project Overview:

This contract primarily concerned refurbishment works to the Second Severn Crossing bridge. The strengthening of existing mono rail running the full length of the crossing involved replacement of some 2000 mid-span brackets and cleats. In addition the existing main span gantry and RAT (rapid access train) were removed by barge, refurbished at the works and re-fitted.

 

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Position of gantry during normal operation	Lowering of the Main-span gantry
Image showing refurbished track on underside of bridge	Image showing brackets and cleats on refurbished track