We are proud to announce the successful construction of a 30-meter all-steel bridge for Doncaster City Council. This project marks another milestone for Blackburn & Roberts, highlighting our commitment to delivering robust and reliable infrastructure solutions across the UK. Project Overview The new bridge, designed to enhance local transportation networks in Doncaster, spans 30 meters and is constructed entirely of high-strength steel. This modern engineering solution was chosen for i...

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of a 12-meter cambered all-steel bridge for the South East Rivers Trust. This project represents a significant achievement for Blackburn & Roberts, combining engineering excellence with a commitment to enhancing local infrastructure. Project Overview The new bridge, constructed over a critical waterway managed by the South East Rivers Trust, was designed to improve access and connectivity while preserving the surrounding natural en...

Background Public Rights of Way bridges are inspected on a five year cycle. Upon the inspection in 2023 some deckboards needed to be replaced. Our work team were dispatched to undertake those works and while achieving that task they were able to assess the base structure of the bridge. This was constructed using old telegraph poles, as used to be the case back in the 1990s, but it did have good concrete abutments. Unfortunately, the poles were found to be significantly rotted so a replacement...

At Blackburn & Roberts, we specialize in providing tailored civil engineering solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients. One of our recent projects involved the design and installation of a flood water catch pit for Barlow Trailers, a leading supplier of trailers and towing equipment. This case study details the project from inception to completion, highlighting our approach and the benefits delivered. Project Overview Barlow Trailers faced a recurring issue with water pool...

At Blackburn & Roberts, we pride ourselves on delivering complex civil engineering projects with precision and expertise. One of our recent undertakings involved the construction and completion of a spliced 20-metre bridge for Kent County Council. This case study outlines the key aspects of the project, from planning to execution, and highlights the challenges we overcame to deliver a successful outcome. Project Overview Kent County Council commissioned us to construct a new 20-metre b...

As part of the site redevelopment of a former steel complex in South Wales we were asked to assist in the upgrade of the road system. New signal cables needed to pass across a concrete bridge deck parallel to the road which would traditionally have been an involved and difficult task. A channel was cut in the concrete and Servisafe service ducts were laid in the bed of the excavation. Special units were made to accommodate changes in level. The system was then interfaced with the existing ser...

During construction we occasionally have had items stolen from site but this is rare. Bridges are occasionally damaged superficially by vandals but this is less common than one might expect. This week we have had the entire parapet stolen from one of our bridges on a remote nature reserve. Before After  They have not been stolen for scrap as the price of galvanised steel is very low and the effort to remove them and extract them from a difficult site would not be just...