Middleton Hall Bridge, Carnforth Project | Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd

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The replacement of an existing bridge that was partially demolished in the Storm Desmond Floods in 2015. The works involved the removal of the temporary bridge that was installed after the floods and the design and build of a new culverted structure to accommodate two-way traffic once more.

This bridge is located on a very popular ‘A’ road within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and used by locals, tourists and cyclists alike

The bridge is also located very close to a potential roman road route, but the exact route was not known. It is also extremely close to some medieval fishponds which are of important archaeological interest.

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CLIENT: Cumbria County Council VALUE: £629,000 COMPLETION: August 2019

‍DURATION: 8 weeks CONTRACT: NEC 3

SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDED

All aspects of the bridge design and construction including temporary works for a crane pad to lift into place the culvert units
Liaison with Statutory Authorities including BT who had fibreoptic cables running across the old bridge and also the LLFA who’s main interest was preserving a fish migration route
Engagement of archaeologist during excavation works to monitor for disturbance / evidence of the roman road

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KEY RISKS / CHALLENGES

Road closure for the minimum amount of time possible as the diversion route was extensive
Liaison with the public, who despite extensive signage, expected access through the construction site

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LESSONS IMPLEMENTED

Early discussion with Local Area Network Team to agree diversion routes and avoid clashes with other planned works
Extensive discussions with LLFA to agree their requirements and obtain permit to work within the river area

COLLABORATION AND VALUE ADDED

Contractor local experience and liaison with landowner
Scheme administered through proven management system of our specialist Civil Engineering & Highways department.
Embedded knowledge from previous Framework schemes & continuity of workload

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PLANNING AND PROGRAMME

Planning informed by considerable site experience and knowledge of the local area

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SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

No accidents
No pollution incidents
Works completed 2 weeks ahead of the 8 week schedule

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