Inverness West Link Stage 2
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Client: The Highland Council
As Principal Contractor, RJ McLeod delivered the construction of a new swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal, together with the associated road infrastructure forming Stage 2 of the Inverness West Link. The Project included demolition of a former clubhouse, construction of a new roundabout, approach roads, footpaths and an underpass, together with extensive M&E design and installation. The works also comprised construction of sheet piled abutments and wharf structures, with the new 40m-span hydraulic swing bridge constructed adjacent to the existing crossing. Variable message signs were installed to manage traffic movements during bridge openings, with landscaping and tree planting completing the project.
Principal Elements
Surfacing 21,000m2
Earthworks (cut) 50,000m3
Earthworks (fill) 50,000m3
Sheet piling 3,500m2
Concrete 4,000m3
Underpass 1 no.
Timber Jetty 1 no.
SUDS ponds 3 no.
Steel hydraulic swing bridge 40m span
Deep drainage 4m
Parapets and safety barriers 350m
Puddle clay lining (canal) 1,500m3
Points of Interest
Located on the A82, requiring extensive traffic management
Detailed design coordination of hydraulic systems, mechanical components and bridge construction
Installation of cofferdams and large-scale pumping within the Caledonian Canal
Extensive utility installations and service diversions
Maintaining positive relationships with local residents, businesses and stakeholders throughout the project
Detailed planning and programming to coordinate all phases of the works