Our Bridge

In olden days, when a bridge was wanted, they bashed in a few piles, bolted on some runners, slapped down some decking, and.....hey presto, cut the ribbon and get the traffic moving.

But nowadays a bridge must be a proper bridge. It needs a lot of gear and a lot of experience, a lot of money, and apparently a lot of time.

It is now more than two years since the Roebuck Road bridge was closed. In another few months, it is hoped, the new bridge will be ready.

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The central pier section from the pile-driving derrick, photographed 10 days ago.

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Steel girders for the bridge, fabricated in Hamilton, arrive by rail.

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A girder at the site