East Haven culvert renewal
East Haven culvert renewal
A programme of work to replace a culvert (a pipe that lets water flow underneath the railway embankment) under the East Coast Main Line between Carnoustie and Arbroath.
This work is to replace a culvert (a pipe that lets water flow underneath the railway embankment) under the East Coast Main Line in the village of East Haven. The new culvert will be larger and will better contain the flow of water, which will prevent flooding under the railway bridge and support the railway embankment.
Project Timeline
-
5-9 January 2027 - Site set-up
-
22-25 January 2027 - Core works - creating a wider culvert through the railway embankment
-
26 January - early February - Site clear-up
Possible Disruptions
-
22-25 January
There will be changes to train services during the weekend of 22-25 January when the core work takes place.
Why?
The culvert under the railway has failed and cannot cope with the amount of water flowing through it. Temporary pumps are in place until the new culvert is installed.
What will change?
The railway embankment will be excavated to the level of the pipe, which will then be replaced and the embankment reinstated.
This has to be done when trains are not running, so some of the work will take place overnight and at weekends.
There will be no change to how the area around the railway looks, as the culvert will be underground.