13/02/2013
Dee Street Improvement Works To Begin
Work is due to begin on a £300,000 improvement scheme on the Dee Street bridge over the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast.
The existing brick walls are being replaced for safety reasons. A metal parapet and high kerbs will be provided, along with footway alterations and other maintenance work.
The work is due to begin on 22 February.
Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy said: "This is essential work as the current brick parapets are becoming unstable and must be replaced to improve safety for both road and rail users. The construction of the new parapets and high kerbs will help reduce the risk to travellers on the By-Pass and railway below, should there be a collision on the Dee Street bridge.
"While Roads Service has made every effort to minimise any potential disruption, motorists should be aware that delays may occur and ensure they allow additional time when planning any journeys through the area."
The Dee Street bridge will be closed to traffic for eight weeks from 22 February, with temporary diversions in operation.
Night-time road and railway closures will be in place over the weekend of 22 and 23 February.
Dee Street will be closed to pedestrians on 22 and 23 February but re-opened on 24 February.
The scheme is expected to be completed by late April 2013.
There will be a permanent weight restriction in operation when the bridge reopens, restricting access to vehicles of less than 7.5 tonnes Maximum Gross Weight.
Vehicles exceeding this weight will have to use an alternative route.
The existing Dee Street bridge over the Sydenham By-Pass and Bangor railway lines was built in the 1950s.
(IT/GK)
The existing brick walls are being replaced for safety reasons. A metal parapet and high kerbs will be provided, along with footway alterations and other maintenance work.
The work is due to begin on 22 February.
Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy said: "This is essential work as the current brick parapets are becoming unstable and must be replaced to improve safety for both road and rail users. The construction of the new parapets and high kerbs will help reduce the risk to travellers on the By-Pass and railway below, should there be a collision on the Dee Street bridge.
"While Roads Service has made every effort to minimise any potential disruption, motorists should be aware that delays may occur and ensure they allow additional time when planning any journeys through the area."
The Dee Street bridge will be closed to traffic for eight weeks from 22 February, with temporary diversions in operation.
Night-time road and railway closures will be in place over the weekend of 22 and 23 February.
Dee Street will be closed to pedestrians on 22 and 23 February but re-opened on 24 February.
The scheme is expected to be completed by late April 2013.
There will be a permanent weight restriction in operation when the bridge reopens, restricting access to vehicles of less than 7.5 tonnes Maximum Gross Weight.
Vehicles exceeding this weight will have to use an alternative route.
The existing Dee Street bridge over the Sydenham By-Pass and Bangor railway lines was built in the 1950s.
(IT/GK)
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