SO1099 Newtown Riverbridge Bearing and Expansion Joint Replacement

Tender description

This is a notification of award of contract on completion of the tender process.The below wording indicates the scope of the tender opportunity that was issued:The work will involve replacing 14No. existing defective mechanical rocker bearings at the west abutment with new bearings of the same type and the replacement of 1No. Multiflex expansion joint with a new ‘BEJ’The replacement expansion joint shall be installed across the full width of the carriageway and both southern and northern footways. The existing kerbs shall be locally removed and reinstated to accommodate installation of the BEJ10 expansion joint.In order to ensure a smooth ride over the replacement expansion joints, a 4m length of the carriageway shall be removed and reinstated with hot rolled asphalt on both sides of the expansion joint to an appropriate level.As the joints and a limited area of surfacing is to be replaced, the carriageway road markings and road studs shall be locally renewed.