Network Rail has taken a significant step forward with its £3million project to demolish a bridge over the Aberdeen-Dundee railway line.
Engineers removed the worn-out structure during the line’s closure on Sunday, January 5, and craned in the main sections of the replacement bridge.
Once complete, Network Rail says the new bridge – situated near the A937 Montrose-Laurencekirk road – will better handle the weight and volume of traffic crossing it.
It is expected that the project will be completed in spring this year, with a temporary bridge currently in place to keep the community connected to the road network.
The bridge was demolished during a closure of the Aberdeen-Dundee railway line
(Image: Network)
Magda Rutkowska, scheme project manager for Network Rail, said: “It’s fantastic to complete this critical stage of work on time at Craigo Road, a huge well done to my team who carried out the work despite freezing conditions.
Teams worked throughout Sunday, January 5, to demolish the bridge
(Image: Network Rail)
“Our focus now turns to diverting utilities onto the new structure, before laying the road surface ahead of the bridge reopening in April.
“We know there’s never a good time to close the railway, and we’re grateful to passengers and the community for their patience whilst this vital project takes place.”
A new bridge structure was craned into position
(Image: Network Rail)
Work at Craigo Road is due to be completed in April and is part of a wide-ranging bridge modernisation programme aimed at increasing reliability and improving performance on Scotland’s Railway.
Members of the public with questions about this work can contact Network Rail’s 24-hour national helpline on 03457 11 41 41.
For the latest information and progress updates, follow Network Rail Scotland on X/Twitter: @NetworkRailSCOT.
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