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One Lane Closure For Swing Bridge Inspection
There will be a single lane closure on the Swing Bridge from Thursday to Monday due to an inspection of the road surface. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that an inspection of the road surface at Swing Bridge will commence on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 and will be ongoing through... Read more of this article
Road Traffic Notice: St George’s Swing Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works advised “that a condition assessment and load rating will be carried out on Swing Bridge.” A Government spokesperson said, “In preparation for the condition assessment fieldwork, scaffolding will be erected around the bridge, starting on December 5th, 2022. It is anticipated that the scaffolding installation... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Longbird & Swing Bridge Designs
[Updated with video] The Ministry of Public Works will be holding an information session at 6pm this evening [Sept 26] at Penno’s Wharf to present detailed designs for the Longbird & Swing Bridges, which they said are “designed to be unique landmark Bermuda structures which will reflect Bermuda’s unique and welcoming culture.” Update:... Read more of this article
Wednesday: Longbird, Swing Bridge Info Session
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that it will hold an information session to present detailed designs for the Longbird & Swing Bridges. The public forum will take place Wednesday, September 26 at Penno’s Wharf at 6.00 p.m. A spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that in 2017, the Government of Bermuda launched a three phase... Read more of this article
UK Team Contracted For Bridge Design Services
Following an international tender, the Government of Bermuda has awarded a UK team — comprising Ramboll [lead consultant], Knight Architects and Eadon Consulting — the “contract to deliver full design services for two replacement highway bridges,” according to an announcement from the UK companies today. “The two bridges... Read more of this article
Feasibility Study For New Swing Bridge Started
The Ministry recently completed strengthening work which will extend the life of the Swing Bridge in the east end “for at least 5 years but the swing span remains inoperable,” the Ministry said, adding that the “feasibility study for a new bridge has already started and it is the Ministry’s intention to present the new bridge design... Read more of this article
Swing Bridge Two Lane Traffic Resumes
After having been restricted to one lane traffic while work was taking place, the Swing Bridge in the east end has re-opened to two lane traffic again. In their most recent update, on April 25th, the Ministry of Public Works said that the rehabilitation work was “nearing completion” and “the bridge can now safely carry one lane of... Read more of this article
Swing Bridge Work “Nearing Completion”
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that work being conducted at Swing Bridge is “nearing completion” and they expect to open the bridge to two lane traffic immediately after the contractor removes the remaining scaffolding, which is estimated to take seven days. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works... Read more of this article
Feb 23 To 26: ‘Traffic Disruption’ On Swing Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that from Thursday, February 23 until Sunday, February 26 a ramp will be installed on the Swing Bridge to facilitate the ongoing works, “which is likely to cause traffic disruption.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise motorists crossing St George’s Swing... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Swing Bridge Work Progress
Work on replacement of beams on the two approach spans at the Swing Bridge in St. George’s is scheduled to be completed “for the end of March 2017 subject to no unforeseen delays,” the Ministry of Public Works said. In December 2015, the Ministry of Public Works said that in an “abundance of caution” they would place a weight restriction... Read more of this article
Friday: Swing Bridge Marine Traffic Disruption
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that at approximately 9am on Friday 28th October, the Swing Bridge on Mullet Bay Road, St. Georges, will be “temporarily closed to marine traffic in order to allow urgent repairs to the bridge as the contractor will be erecting scaffolding making it impossible for most marine traffic to pass under the bridge.” “However,... Read more of this article
Wednesday: Traffic Disruption On Swing Bridge
At approximately 10am on Wednesday [June 29] the Swing Bridge in St. Georges will be temporarily closed to all traffic to allow for testing. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising members of the public that at approximately 10am on Wednesday 29th June, the Swing Bridge on Mullet Bay Road, St. Georges, will be temporarily... Read more of this article
