The Farmeloan Road underbridge will carry both carriageways of the M74 over the existing Farmeloan Road, leaving traffic on Farmeloan Road unaffected by the finished motorway.
The three span bridge is supported at each end by reinforced concrete supports (abutments) and at two intermediate locations by multiple circular reinforced concrete columns (piers). The bridge deck (superstructure) is made up of precast concrete beams with reinforced concrete cast in place over the beams. Once the main superstructure is in place, follow on works (finishes) are required to complete the parapets, waterproof the bridge and lay the road surfacing ready for use.
There will be some minor impact to traffic on Farmeloan Road during construction of the bridge and the erection of the bridge beams. Short overnight and/or Sunday closures of Farmeloan Road will be required when the bridge beams are being lifted into position.
| ID | Task Name | Start | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmeloan Road Underbridge | Autumn 2008 | Summer 2010 |
| 2 | Foundations | Autumn 2008 | Early 2009 |
| 3 | West Abutment Foundation | Autumn 2008 | Early 2009 |
| 4 | East Pier Foundation | Autumn 2008 | Late 2008 |
| 5 | West Pier Foundation | Autumn 2008 | Early 2009 |
| 6 | East Abutment Foundation | Autumn 2008 | Early 2009 |
| 7 | Substructure | Autumn 2008 | Late 2008 |
| 8 | Superstructure | Early 2009 | Spring 2009 |
| 9 | Finishes Phase 1 | Early 2009 | Summer 2009 |
| 10 | Finishes Phase 2 | Summer 2010 | Summer 2010 |
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