Abbeyton Bridge was a road bridge that carried the B966 road over the Dundee–Aberdeen line.
Abbeyton Bridge | |
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 Photograph taken from the bridge | |
| Coordinates | 56°53′48.36″N 2°22′57.66″W / 56.8967667°N 2.3826833°W |
| Carries | B966 road |
| Crosses | Dundee–Aberdeen line |
| Locale | Aberdeenshire |
| History | |
| Closed | 24 July 2018 |
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History
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In June 2018, Aberdeenshire Council introduced a one-way system over the bridge after an inspection found structural defects.[1] The bridge was closed on 24 July 2018 as there was deemed to be a significant risk to the safety of both the railway and road users.[2][3] The bridge was declared irreparable and the removal process was carried out faster than usual due to the high safety risk. The council stated that the planned removal would cost around £1 million, and that if the railway had to be closed for an emergency removal it would cost the council between £1 million and £3 million.[4]
The bridge was demolished during Christmas and Boxing Day in 2018, when no passenger services operate.[5][6]
Following the demolition, investigations took place into the possibility of constructing a replacement.[7] On 25 November 2021, councilors approved plans to build a replacement bridge.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Work Continues On Abbeyton Bridge Structural Assessments". Build Scotland. 13 June 2018. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Hendry, Ben (24 July 2018). "Closing crumbling road bridge will hit north-east cafe coffers". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Repair is not an option: 170-year old bridge faces demolition". Highways Magazine. 9 August 2018. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Rail line closure could cost Aberdeenshire Council £3m a day". BBC News. 5 October 2018. Archived from the original on 19 February 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Abbeyton Bridge to be demolished over Christmas". BBC News. 21 November 2018. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Failing Abbeyton rail bridge demolished over Christmas". BBC News. 25 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Beattie, Kieran (25 June 2020). "Replacement plans for demolished Aberdeenshire bridge could be put on hold". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Hendry, Ben (25 November 2021). "Relief as replacement Abbeyton Bridge finally confirmed three years after demolition". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.