Progress Report | 15th September 2024

Issued 15th September 2024

John Slaven, Senior Project Manager for BAM UK & Ireland, commented, "We achieved a significant project milestone in August when we successfully connected the main span of Destiny Bridge. It’s testament to the dedication and ingenuity of the entire team that the opposing east and west spans - cast incrementally since Spring - met as intended. Temporary works have now been removed to allow construction of the final back-span segment which will see completion of the bridge superstructure by the end of September.

"We have also advanced follow-on works where possible including bridge deck waterproofing, and the addition of the protection layer. Elsewhere, we have made steady progress with residual groundworks, surfacing and finishes on both the A9 and the New Kingsway.”

Jillian Ferguson, Roads & Infrastructure Manager, commented, “As summer comes to a close I am pleased to confirm the main span of Destiny Bridge is now complete. Steady progression has been made across both the A9 and New Kingsway and we are in a strong position going into winter.

"Alongside this, the Community Artwork trail has gained real momentum with two out of four artworks now in place. I am confident that we are currently on target for project completion in Spring 2025, winter weather allowing."

Destiny Bridge

The main span connection stitch (West Pier-Main Span-15) has now been cast providing continuity of the deck from the east abutment through to the west pier, and final west side-span segment. Bridge deck waterproofing and protection layer works have commenced and will be followed by installation of precast fascia panels which will facilitate construction of the parapet upstand beams. Work has now begun to remove temporary works including the formwork travellers used in deck construction, access scaffolding, temporary propping and the east pier cofferdam. The reinforced earth structure adjoining the east abutment is all but complete.

New Kingsway

Miscellaneous finishing works have continued over the past few weeks, including final bulk earthworks, available landscaping, surfacing to footpaths and carriageways where possible, and remaining drainage and ducting works. In the coming period we will look to complete landscaping to the Green Bridge as far as we possibly can.

A9

The new A9 alignment is fully-established and working well for drivers, and ancillary works such as bus-bays, footpaths, and accommodation works are completed. The earthworks and drainage along the old A9 route continue and are nearing completion. Landscaping has also been advanced wherever possible.

Considerable progress on the reinforced earth approach embankment has been achieved and the structure will complete in September. This, along with completion of the Destiny Bridge Deck will ultimately provide a continuous route from the A9, over the Highland Mainline Railway, River Tay and to the New Kingsway. Upon completion of the reinforced earth wall, adjacent follow on works such as drainage, ducting, surfacing and finishes can begin.

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