Lancashire Bridge crosses the river Mersey around the junction of Warren Street and Bridge Street. It was constructed in 1877 and widened in 1891. A reinforced concrete widening structure was added in 1937. The bridge is a square single span arch structure which comprises three arch sections with a skewed reinforced concrete portal frame on the east side of the arch. The bridge and the river was covered over in the late 1930s and a road built over the top. In 1965 the road was replaced by the Merseyway Shopping Centre.
An inspection and assessment of the reinforced concrete portal bridge established that the concrete had endemic chloride problems, poor cover and active corrosion and needed to be replaced. Pedestrian access has been maintained whilst the work is carried out but buses and other traffic have had to be diverted. On completion of the remedial works the stone arched section will have a new stone parapet installed to a design similar to that historically located at the bridge. Elsewhere, ornate metal railings will be installed around the opening.
The work started a year ago and was due to be completed in March but there seems a way to go yet.
A contribution to Monday Mellow Yellows.
I catch the yellow thought here. I wonder what the planners are always thinking. Balancing between budget, possibilities and their masters wishes.
ReplyDeleteSlow busy-ness happening here it seems. And those workhorses always seem to be yellow too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wreck!
ReplyDeletelooks like London! it is dangerous to be a pedestrian at present
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