THE NEW bridge on the A5 in Oswestry has been lowered into place and this is how it will connect the new Innovation Park to open next year. 

The 55-metre-long bridge, weighing 68 tonnes, has been lowered into place over the A5 at Mile End in Oswestry – by a 1000 tonne crane.

Border Counties Advertizer: The A5 bridge being lowered by one of the biggest cranes in the country.The A5 bridge being lowered by one of the biggest cranes in the country. (Image: Beaver Bridges)Led by Beaver Bridges, the work was carried out overnight on Monday, November 27, to Tuesday, November 28.

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Mark Jones, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for growth and regeneration, said: “We’re excited to announce that the bridge to the Innovation Park has now been lifted in to place, signalling another major step forward for the park.

“Although the bridge won’t be in use straight away, we will be working hard to ensure that people will soon be able to use it to access the park and make the most of the countryside walks in the area.

Border Counties Advertizer: The A5 bridge being lowered on Monday to Tuesday night.The A5 bridge being lowered on Monday to Tuesday night. (Image: Beaver Bridges)“Alongside the bridge, work on the proposed innovation park is also progressing.

“Designs for the spine roads, connectivity and utilities are completed, and has enabled us to prepare an infrastructure procurement package for the whole site.”

The bridge has been designed to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians, allowing easy and safe access to the new Oswestry Innovation Park.

It will also link the public rights of way either side of the A5.

Now the bridge is installed the on-site activities will continue with, for example, the installation of around 200 metres of ramps, drainage and landscaping, which will see the completion of the works by spring 2024.

Border Counties Advertizer: Aerial view of the new A5 bridge near Mile End roundabout in Oswestry.Aerial view of the new A5 bridge near Mile End roundabout in Oswestry. (Image: Beaver Bridges)Richard Hinckley, Business Director of Beaver Bridges said: “We are delighted to have supported our client Shropshire Council with the full turnkey, foundation construction, manufacture, delivery and installation of this super bridge which will leave a legacy on the Mile End development for many years to come.

“Our team did an excellent job in safely installing this bridge and managed to open the A5 ahead of time, thus causing minimal disruption to the public.

“It’s another excellent job delivered by Beaver Bridges that will allow safe and easy access to the future Oswestry Innovation Park.”