Glen Lean - bridge and road repairs

Following the partial bridge collapse and landslip on 7th October, a new temporary bridge is being installed.

29th November - The bridge arrived on site yesterday (Tuesday) and we are now carrying out the additional works required, such as completing approach ramps and surfacing works.

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Glen Lean Bridge - new bridge being installed

The bridge has arrived on site today (Tuesday 28 November) and we remain on track to safely re-open the route on Friday (1 December) subject to no additional issues.

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The new Balliemore Bridge being lowered into place

This is a map which shows the new alignment of the road at Balliemore Bridge, where the new temporary bridge will go slightly upstream of the existing bridge. The old bridge will be demolished and a permanent replacement progressed for April 2024.

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Glen Lean Bridge - new alignment of road at Balliemore Bridge

This image shows works ongoing on the new road connections to the new bridge, upstream of the original bridge -

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Works for the new road connection at Glen Lean

This image shows the temporary diversion road being constructed through field to north west of the Balliemore Bridge - 

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Temporary diversion road being constructed at Glen Lean
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