Client: Department for Infrastructure

Contractor Design and Build widening of an existing masonry arch bridge, accommodating a new cycle lane and improving safety. The bridge spanned the River Braid with the existing bridge dating back to the late 1800s.

Works included:

• The existing masonry arch Tullygarley Bridge was widened by approximately 8m and was provided with a concrete arch structure with masonry cladding

• To maintain pedestrian access, a temporary 62m span steel truss footbridge was installed over the river for the duration of the works

Other works associated included:

• Demolition of an existing substation
• Realignment of existing carriageway and footways
• Construction of small car park
• New services including:
  •  Watermain
  •  Telecoms
  •  Storm Water and Foul
  •  Street lighting including columns and lanterns

• Retaining walls
• Landscaping- planting and seeding
• River defences upgraded with Rip Rap stone

The project was awarded the CEF Transport Infrastructure award 2009.