Bridges & Infrastructure case studies
Forth Road Bridge
After a major structural fracture was discovered, Cairnhill was awarded a £3.6m contract to design, fabricate, and install new truss end links to enable the bridge’s safe reopening. The works replaced the damaged elements with a bespoke sliding bearing system, providing a durable long-term solution with minimal disruption.
Otley Bridge Footway Cantilever Steelwork
Cairnhill was appointed by Balfour Beatty to manufacture and install a new steel footbridge alongside the historic Otley Bridge, a landmark structure dating back to 1229. The £745k project was delivered over an intensive 14-day programme, the project required specialist lifting, meticulous planning, and close coordination to safely integrate the new bridge within a live […]
Regent Street Flyover
The Regent Street Flyover refurbishment was a £1.5m infrastructure project delivered under significant contract constraints within Leeds City Centre. Cairnhill provided the complete structural steelwork solution, successfully fabricating, surface-coating, and installing large-scale plate girders to meet demanding timescales.
Sodom Bridge
In 2019, Cairnhill were contracted to design, fabricate, and install the 122-tonne Sodom Bridge within a demanding 10-week contract. Manufactured in the Sun Works site, Coatbridge, the project involved complex bearing spans and a safety-critical installation, successfully delivered to meet BAM Nuttall’s specifications.