Footbridge construction work

Description

As part of the regeneration of the Sighthill Area of the City it is proposed to construct a new footbridge over the M8 motorway to provide a connection from Sighthill to Baird Street and on to the City Centre. The works are summarised as follows: — demolition of existing M8 footbridge, — demolition/removal of existing high mast motorway lighting column/base and construction of two new high mast lights and bases, — construction of new footbridge over M8, — construction of bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, provision of drainage and public realm to south of bridge, — landscaping works, construction of retaining walls, provision of drainage for footbridge and approach including SUDS to north of bridge, — associated works & consents. As part of the regeneration of the Sighthill Area of the City it is proposed to construct a new footbridge over the M8 motorway to provide a connection from Sighthill to Baird Street and on to the City Centre. The works are summarised as follows: — demolition of existing M8 footbridge, — demolition/removal of existing high mast motorway lighting column/base and construction of two new high mast lights and bases, — construction of new footbridge over M8, — construction of bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, provision of drainage and public realm to south of bridge, — landscaping works, construction of retaining walls, provision of drainage for footbridge and approach including SUDS to north of bridge, — associated works & consents. Further detail on the scope of works is included in the Invitation to Participate document which is available in the buyers attachments area on PCS-T.