Kilennan Bridge, Islay

U024 Kilennan Bridge, Islay. Kilennan Bridge on the U024 Avenvogie Road closed to traffic following severe scour of the structure's abutments and piers during a weather event in December 2024. It re-opened on 15 August 2025 after works to strengthen the bridge were completed.

Works were carried out to  strengthen Kilennan Bridge after it was damaged during a severe weather event in December 2024. 

Works included:

  • Construction of three new reinforced concrete aprons for the scoured abutment and two central piers.
  • Scour protection to the Upstream embankment.
  • River Invert repairs using locally sourced stone and a reinforced concrete slab.
  • Clearance of the build up of gravel material to all spans.
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View of Bridge

After works were complete

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View underneath bridge

Prior to works starting.

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View of side of bridge

Kilennan Bridge after the storm and before work began.

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