Bridge Repair – West Coast Route Modernisation – UK

Project Overview

This bridge carries the mainline railway over Burton Road, as part of the West Coast Main Line refurbishment programme it was due for a full deck replacement and upgrade. A prop force was required to stabilise the abutments during deck replacement operations and to provide permanent support thereafter. Works had to be carried out within the restricted working space during partial road closures minimising disruption to local traffic.

Solution

The Platipus Stealth anchor provided the ideal solution with its narrow profile being installed through a single 125mm diameter core hole. Designed with high grade materials for a permanent application the anchors used aluminium bronze pattress plates to transfer the load to the abutments and provide an aesthetically pleasing finish.