A new maintenance project is underway on the A828 Creagan Bridge that will see the structure coated with a new protective layer to help prevent any deterioration or corrosion to the steelwork on the bridge.
The process involves removing the existing paintwork and applying a new system which will protect the steelwork from rust and other impacts for over the next 20 years.
The project is expected to take up to six months to complete with the new paint system due to be applied to all of the bridge steelwork.
The A828 will remain fully open throughout the majority of the project as most of the work will take place beneath the bridge deck. Temporary traffic lights may be required on the bridge for up to three weeks when work is taking place at both ends of the bridge simultaneously. The temporary traffic lights will be removed whenever possible to keep disruption to road users to a minimum.
Specialist scaffolding will be erected to allow teams to work from a platform hanging beneath the bridge girders. To allow the scaffolding to be installed beneath the bridge girders safely, a short section of the local road under the south end of the bridge will be closed for approximately two weeks. Diversion signing will be in place during closures. Temporary traffic lights will be in place after the road closure for five months on this local road to ensure the safety of road users.
Commenting on the project, Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This painting project for the Creagan Bridge on the A828 will allow us to fully recoat the structure helping to ensure it is protected from rust and the elements for years to come.
“We’ve arranged for the majority of the project to take place beneath the bridge deck meaning minimal impact to trunk road users, however some temporary traffic lights may be in place at certain times to allow safe access to the bridge.
“Teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible, and we thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience while we work on these improvements.”
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