24 Oct 2008
The Welsh Assembly on behalf of Network Rail announces essential works to strengthen the piers on the mainline Chester – Holyhead Railway Bridge over the A494 near Queensferry.
The preliminary works have been awarded to Dawnus. These works include the provision of temporary containment to the piers in the central reserve and verges to facilitate the strengthening works to the piers, and improvements to the central reserve safety barrier system.
Dawnus intends to work an intensive contract period commencing on the Sunday 26th October 2008 for four weeks. To minimise disruption to traffic the main part of the works will be carried out under nighttime lane closures, however it is inevitable that lane closures will be required during the day to facilitate the improvement works to the central reserve barrier. Occasional overnight carriageway closures will also be necessary to install the safety barrier systems in the central reserve and verges. Appropriate diversion routes will be signed. The temporary traffic restrictions are due to commence at approximately 7pm on Sunday 26th October 2008
Birse Rail Ltd on behalf of Network Rail will carry out the main strengthening works to the piers and refurbishment works to the steel beams, this essential strengthening works will follow after the completion of the works by Dawnus. Similar traffic restrictions will apply to enable Birse Rail Ltd to carry out the strengthening works.
The closures are necessary requirements to allow these essential works to be carried out.
The Welsh Assembly Government and Network Rail regret the inconvenience to the travelling public whilst these essential strengthening works are being carried out.
Up to date information can be obtained at Traffic Wales, www.traffic-wales.com or on the Traffic Information Travel Line, 0845 602 602 0.
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