15.11.17
‘Rotten’ Burnley canal bridge replaced by Network Rail
Network Rail engineers have replaced a "rotten and rusted” bridge as part of the Great North Rail Project.
The bridge, which crosses a canal in Burnley, was replaced with a new one weighing 80 tonnes.
A temporary pontoon was installed across the Leeds-Liverpool Canal to catch falling debris as the old bridge was removed.
The old structure, which was next to Burnley Barracks, was almost 100 years old.
The line is a lesser-used bi-directional branch, and 50 metres of new bi-directional track was laid across the new bridge.
Chris Atkins, project manager of the £1.4m scheme, said: “This work was excellently planned and excellently delivered.
“Replacing this bridge is a must-do job that is essential for the continued safe running of the railway for customers in Burnley.”
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