It’s take two as workers set to install new cycle crossing
Fresh attempt after bridge blunder
Road closures will be in place from this weekend as workers reattempt to install a new cycle bridge over the Black Cart.
Just under six months ago, the 160ton structure collapsed as contractors Wills Bros Civil Engineering tried to put it in place as part of a series of new connections into the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland ( AMIDS), which is being developed next to Glasgow Airport.
The incident threw the schedule for the works into chaos, with the project originally due to be completed by this point.
Engineers had to split the 100-metre bridge into parts as part of a rescue mission. These have been bolted back together at the same spot where it fell over.
And council bosses have now confirmed the timings of road closures which will allow for contractors to have a second go at moving the structure into position.
The closures - which are mostly during the night - will be in place at the junction of the A8 Greenock Road, Inchinnan Road, and Abbotsinch Road, with no through access for all road uses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
They are scheduled for the following times:
● From 6pm on Saturday, May 22, to 6am on Sunday, May 23;
● From 3pm on Sunday, May 23, to 6am on Monday, May 24;
● From 7pm on Monday, May 24, to 6am on Tuesday, May 25;
● From 7pm on Tuesday, May 25, to 6am on Wednesday May 26, and
● From 7pm on Wednesday, May 26, to 6am on Thursday, May 27
Advance notice and diversion signs are in place on impacted roads and the closures will be lifted as soon as the work is complete.
Following the blunder on November 23, an investigation was carried out by the Health and Safety Executive which determined no further action was required.
No one was hurt in the accident but a Volkswagen Caddy van was crushed by the tumbling bridge and a pair of 24-wheel transport bogies were thrust into the air by the force.
Motherwell-based Wills Bros has now patched up the structure. Much of the bridge is the original steelwork, with some components replaced.
The bridge is set to enhance cycling and walking connections between Inchinnan, Renfrew, and Paisley.
The AMIDS is set to open up to the public later this year.