Dellingburn Street in Greenock will close for 20 weeks from Monday, November 11th. This is because Network Rail engineers need to carry out work to repair and strengthen the railway bridge that crosses over the B788.
The bridge refurbishment is one of many projects by Network Rail to improve maintenance on structures to improve their lifespan and keep the network safe and reliable.
Work on the bridge includes the improving of the drainage and clearing adjacent vegetation, strengthening girders, repairing masonry, blast cleaning and repairing the metalwork, applying corrosion protection and painting.
To deliver this work safely and efficiently, the road needs to close to enable Network Rail to erect scaffolding and deliver work on the structure. Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained throughout the road closure.
There will also be two weekends in January where the railway will be closed from close of service on Friday night until start of service on Monday morning to enable 54 hour continuous working. Buses will replace trains on the weekends of the 4th/5th and 11th/12th January.
What did the officials say?
Jeremy Spence, Network Rail programme manager, said:
“We know that Dellingburn Street is a busy road and an important route for local traffic and we do not take the decision to request its closure lightly.
We understand the impact that this potentially will have for both road users and those communities adjacent to the bridge works. However, this is the most efficient and safest way to undertake the work required on the bridge.
Delivering this work in just 20 weeks is a logistical challenge but we have planned the job carefully with our contractors and will complete it with the minimum possible inconvenience to the local community.”
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That railway bridge might need to be replaced by new bridge. Looks really dirty.