ANLABY ROAD BRIDGE GETS NEW LEASE OF LIFE

Friday 15 Oct 2004

ANLABY ROAD BRIDGE GETS NEW LEASE OF LIFE

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The bridge that carries the railway over Anlaby Road in Hull is getting a new lease of life thanks to a £700,000 investment by Network Rail. The bridge was originally built in 1883 and the past 121 years have taken their toll on the structure. Network Rail will carry out repairs to the steel work including the main girders, cross girders and rail bearers. Engineers will also use 74 grout columns to underpin the bridge abutments to counteract the poor ground condition. Graham Botham, Route Director, Network Rail said: “We are committed to making sure Britain’s rail network, including bridges like this one in Hull, is safe and reliable. This large investment, and extensive strengthening work, will bring long-term benefits to people using the roads and railway in Hull. To allow the work to take place it will be necessary to close Anlaby Road between the junctions with North Road and the A1105 from the following dates:

Monday 25 October to Monday 20 December 2004 (inclusive)
Monday 3 January to 18 March 2005 (inclusive)

Traffic will be diverted via North Road and the A1105

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