Network Rail Update 13th July 2021

Erection of the scaffolding to Pier1 of the bridge has been completed and that on Pier 2 will be completed by 17th July. In order to prevent debris from the grit blasting and painting activity falling into the river, encapsulation of the scaffolding will be completed on Pier 1 on 15th July 2021 and encapsulation of the scaffolding for Pier 2 will be completed on the 22nd July 2021

Grit Blasting and painting works will commence on the 16th July 2021 to Pier 1 and 23rd July to Pier 2.

All physical works are due to be completed by the end of August 2021, when the contractors will begin demobilising the remaining equipment from the site which will involve further vehicle movements until the site is fully cleared.