Latest update

March 2026

During March, the project has continued to demobilise within the area. Works have mainly focused on final testing, taking away scaffolding and reinstatement works.

HS Carlsteel’s works have included:

• strengthening works within crossbox D12C
• drainage surveys, fabrication of components and installation at Span 22
• Installation of drainage cover plates and removal of existing drainage at Pier 19
• Pier 13 cladding installation to steel supports

Taziker’s works have included:

• internal painting works within Lines A (13-24) and Line C (17-23)
• final cleaning at Lines B and C (13-24)
• external painting at Span 19 to paint gap
• drainage repairs and painting works at Pier 19 – MRSL water rescue team and the Network Rail ACM attended during these works
• weekend works on 7 and 8 March to complete blasting and painting at B12A and C12B crossboxes – MRSL attended to ensure safety
• weekend works on 21 and 22 March to complete painting at B12A and C12B crossboxes

Palmer's works included:

• dismantling Span 14 and 19 scaffolding
• dismantling spine beams and towers at Pier 15 and 18
• inspection and tag of Pier 13 top cladding access, ready for installation

Reinstatement works to stakeholder land have continued. B.Line has been working to prepare the grass area at Queens Road.

At the North Transition:

• the boundary fence has been installed by AA Lambs
• the TVCBs (concrete barriers) were removed, and a road sweeper was booked in to clean the area
• concrete verge works were completed within Salts
• the Pier 7 VRS (safety fences) were reinstalled by AA Lambs
• the Network Rail gate was removed, and palisade fencing was reinstated at Ruggable

Page last updated: 31 March 2026