Project: Tay Bridge Crash Cushion Repair

Location: Dundee

Main Contractor:​ VolkerLaser

Type of work: Repair of QuadGuard Crash Cushion

Project Summary:

The Tay Road Bridge has been undergoing almost £10 million of refurbishment works under the main contractor VolkerLaser. Conducted over a 6-month period, this project has been broken down into project phases. Click here for full project details: https://www.volkerlaser.co.uk/en/projects/tay-road-bridge

Start of project: 22nd Aug 2024

End of project: 23rd Aug 2024

HFBC works:

HFBC conducted the first phase of works on a night shift, which tied in with existing works on the extensive renovation timeline. This included carrying out the repair to the existing crash cushion.

On completion of the repair, the works were inspected by the client and certification was issued.

Phase 2 of the project will include the following:

  • Take down the existing aluminium parapet and remove from site.
  • Drill, resin and install N2W2 VSGN1001.
  • Carry out pedestrian parapet repair in middle of bridge.