NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have been thanked for their ongoing work on the £6 million project to strengthen the Camps Viaduct.
Marion Fellows, MP for Motherwell and Wishaw, praised the project team during a visit to the site where she heard about the progress made to date, as well as being told about the special measures being taken to protect the local wildlife and to minimise disruption to the riverbed.
Camps Viaduct towers 35m above the River Clyde and is surrounding by ancient woodland and serves passengers travelling between Glasgow and Motherwell, with Network Rail and Story Contracting’s work set to extend the lifespan of the crucial structure.
Work on the project first got underway in March and comes as part of Network Rail’s commitment to running a safe and reliable railway. The project involves metalwork repairs, painting, masonry repairs to piers, underwater repairs, and the installation of rock armour to the riverbank.
Marion Fellows, MP for Motherwell and Wishaw, said, “My constituents in Motherwell and Wishaw have told me repeatedly they want reliable, safe and consistent transport in and out of the area.
“The upgrades at Camps Viaduct will do just that, and I was pleased to see first-hand the work being done on the beautiful and historically significant 160-year-old structure.
“Thank you to Network Rail for ensuring the viaduct will continue to be used for years to come, and for taking extra steps to protect local wildlife and minimise disruption on neighbours.”
Christina Thomson, scheme project manager at Network Rail, added, “We are delighted to welcome Ms Fellows to see work done so far on the Camps Viaduct project, which is progressing on time and on budget.
“Anyone who lives or walks near the structure or travels over it by train will be aware of how impressive Camps Viaduct is. It is a privilege to be part of this project, but it has not been without its challenges.
“Given the sheer size and scale of the bridge, a great deal of planning has gone into making sure the work is carried out in the safest, most efficient way while causing the least amount of disruption.
“We are on track to complete our painting work this month. Our teams will return in the new year to strip away the remaining scaffolding and the project should be completely finished by Spring.
“Once again, we thank our lineside neighbours for their patience and understanding while these essential works took place.”
