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Watch: Aldermaston Wharf Bridge lifted and removed for refurbishment




A section of Aldermaston Wharf Bridge has been lifted and removed for refurbishment.

The entire bascule part of the bridge was removed and lifted this afternoon (Friday).

Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge

Our photographer Phil Cannings was out to capture the moment construction workers lifted the bridge.

It will be moved to a steel fabrication yard for structural repairs and repainting.

Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge

The work has closed the A340 from January 8 until it is reinstalled and made operational again by March 15.

Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge
Aldermaston Lifting Bridge

The bridge was constructed in the early 1980s and many of its structural, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems are now outdated, with spare parts becoming increasingly harder to source.

Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB136963176 to view the planned closure and alternative routes.

Contact West Berkshire Council on (01635) 519080 for all enquiries.



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