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Cowbridge Weekly Report No 25 - 16th November 2007

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WCC Bridge Number C1/143

Progress Report: Week 25

This report is for the week ending 16^th November 2007.

Summary

The demolition of the old bridge deck on the southern half is progressing well and is almost complete;
The west pier crosshead beam and south west wingwall have been constructed;
The piling operations are now complete;
Supports have been constructed to enable the construction of the east pier cross head beam;
The steelwork construction for the east pier has commenced;
The upstream bridge parapet has been installed.

Notable Events

The piling sub-contractor has finished on site and the drilling rig and crawler crane have left the site;
Erection of the upstream parapet rails.

Weather

Cold, with occasional overnight frost.

Planned works for week ahead

Break out the piles to formation level on the east abutment;
Place bearing mortar on the west pier and abutment;
Concrete pour for the east cross head beam.

Other programming items or issues

The works are running behind the original programme, although the road is expected to reopen under traffic management on 21^st December.

Road drains to the west of the bridge that were exposed during excavation works caused some flooding to the west abutment area. Only minor delays were experienced before repairs were completed.

Closure of the parking on the Redrow site is causing congestion on the B4042.