Kincardine Bridge to undergo £16m repair work with demolition of viaduct

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The Kincardine Bridge is set to undergo a £16 million upgrade, including the demolition of its viaduct which was installed in 1992.An 80-metre section of the Category A listed structure is going to be replaced as part of the work announced by road operator BEAR Scotland.The bridge is made up of multiple connected spans, including a piled viaduct at the southern end, which was assessed by civil engineers in 1984 as substandard in design.A tender competition is now under way to appoint a contractor to demolish the southern piled viaduct and replace it with a completely new reinforced concrete structure.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!The contract will be let by Transport Scotland as the client, with operating company BEAR Scotland overseeing the project on their behalf.Construction is expected to take between 18 months and two years, following the conclusion of the tender process later this year.Disruption to road users will be minimised during the project by diverting traffic along a temporary two-lane bridge, to be constructed alongside the old viaduct.

This temporary bridge will also provide access for pedestrians.Short-term lane closures and full bridge closures will still be required for specific construction activities, however these will be limited and timed to minimise disruption.With the Kincardine Bridge designated as a Category A listed structure, the design team has been liaising closely with Historic Environment Scotland and Falkirk Council.The new viaduct will be similar in