Killiecrankie renewal
Killiecrankie renewal
A £3m investment to renew Rannoch Road bridge in Killiecrankie.
Network Rail is delivering a £3m investment to replace Rannoch Road bridge in Killiecrankie.
This project is part of a wide-ranging bridge modernisation programme aimed at protecting and improving Scotland’s Railway, with over £1.95 billion being invested to increase reliability and improve performance.
Along with principal contractor AmcoGiffen, engineers will deliver a six-month programme of works to renew a 128-year-old bridge over the Highland Main Line.
To minimise the impact of our work, a temporary road bridge will be installed adjacent to the existing structure off the B8079 to allow all-vehicle access to be maintained throughout, except during two weekends of extended engineering works taking place later this year
Project Timeline
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Sept 2024 - Compound set-up includes installation of temporary offices and welfare facilities for staff, delivery of plant, materials and equipment to site.
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Oct 2024 to March 2025 - Work begins to replace the bridge deck.
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Nov 2024 - Extended period of engineering works to demolish the existing bridge.
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Dec 2024 - Extended period of engineering works to install the new bridge.
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March 2025 - Completion of the works and demobilisation.
Why?
The work is designed to protect and extend the lifespan of the bridge.
It's part of a wider, rolling programme of maintenance aimed at keeping the network safe and reliable.
What will change?
Our engineers will be removing the existing bridge deck of the steel, single span structure and replacing this over the Highland Main Line.