THE second phase of major works on the Tay Road Bridge is to get underway next month.
VolkerStevin will commence work on the project on March 4 with the work anticipated to take six months. The project will see the original 1966 surface completely removed down to the concrete bridge deck and waterproofing applied, before a new asphalt surface is laid on top. Further to this, 92 new expansion or movement joins will also be installed.
Chair of the Tay Road Bridge joint board councillor Gary Holt of Fife Council said, “We learned a lot from last year’s successful completion of similar work on the Dundee bound side but fundamentally we need to do these works to keep the bridge in good condition and safe to use for all users. We’ve received positive feedback about the new surface and while we appreciate that there will be some inconvenience to bridge users, a new road surface will provide a safer and smoother journey across the bridge.”
