Working alongside The Highland Council to demolish the existing concrete structure and install a new bridge to improve connections for Glencoe and the surrounding area.
Invercoe Bridge Crossing is an existing concrete structure that has come to the end of its lifespan. The project works involve demolition of the existing bridge
over the River Coe on the B863 road, and installation of a new bridge structure. The new bridge will be a 60m long, two span structure consisting of steel beams
and concrete deck, supported by reinforced concrete abutments and a central pier.
To facilitate the demolition of the existing structure, extensive temporary works are required in the form of constructing a temporary road and pedestrian bridge, spanning the river adjacent to the existing bridge. New sealed road alignments will be constructed to connect the temporary structure to the existing B863, which will divert traffic and pedestrians around the existing structure for demolition and the eventual new bridge construction works. A lot of the works will be carried out within the confines of the water license and permitted water windows, meaning there will be a return visit to carry out removal of the temporary bridge and its foundations, finishing works to the new structure supports and finally rock armour scour protection works around the new bridge foundations.
10,000m3
of stone imported for the temporary road
Over 800m3
of concrete in the new structure
The project involved the following main phases:
• Site establishment & Enabling works.
• Demolish existing reinforced concrete structure.
• Construct temporary foundations & install a temporary bridge to maintain traffic flow in the area whilst demolishing & constructing the replacement bridge.
• Construct new concrete bridge abutments and pier, creating a new 2-span road bridge over the river Coe.
• Fabricate & install a new steel girder bridge.
• Pour new reinforced concrete deck to support the new tarmac double carriageway and footpath.
• Install a Scottish Water sewer, suspended on the underside of the new bridge.
• Installation of rock armour to act as future scour protection for the new embankment alignment.
• Bridge finishing works such as parapet barrier works and vehicle restraint barriers.
The projects success was dependant on meeting a tight marine licence deadline on the 14th of April 2022. All piling and in-channel work such as demolition had to be completed before the above date. The hard work and determination from the site team, along with our supply chain and dedicated sub-contractors meant we completed all necessary works 2 days before the deadline.
Carrying out highly intrusive temporary and permanent works within a tidal river required extensive planning and programming to work around tide times, avoid delays and hit target dates. Developing an approach system to access the central pier during high tides.
Story Contracting are working in conjunction with DYW – West Highland to engage with young school pupils who are interested in construction and to give them an insight into the industry within Scotland. Our project team have recently welcomed a site visit from S4 pupils from Lochaber High School with a second visit from Kinlochlevan High School scheduled within the coming weeks.
The visits give the students a guided tour of the work and the opportunity to learn more about the rewarding careers available in the engineering industry. The team have held a number of careers talks, site visits, mock interviews, CV workshops, and work experience days. Story is also looking into donating a shed to the local Glencoe Primary School for outdoor sports equipment storage.
Edinburgh Waverley is at the heart of the capital and a vital part of our rail network – carrying passengers across the length of Scotland and south to London on the East Coast Main Line.
“The work we have delivered over the last two years will help to make sure the station can continue to play an important role in the economic and social life of the city.
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Network Rail
VolkerRail/Story joint venture were tasked with the £80m project as part of a £137m investment that saw the undertaking of extensive enhancement works to remove several bottlenecks along the route to improve reliability, increase passenger services and aid in freight movements.