Bridge work: Falkirk Council spends £1.3 million to repair vital bridges across the area

Around 30 projects were undertaken, including the A801 bridge near Maddiston, the bridge extension on the B803 near Seafield, and the B805 near the Tesco at Redding.

The major investment across Falkirk involved structural refurbishments, improved safety barriers, extensions, as well as assessments and urgent extensive repair schemes.

At the A801 near Maddiston, £180,000 was spent to line an existing end of life armco culvert with a new GRP liner which will extend the lifespan of the structure and ensure structural integrity.

At the B803 Seafield bridge, £116,000 was invested to widen the carriageway over the Glen Burn and reduce the risk of accidents in what was a hotspot for collisions.

On the busy B805, near the Tesco Redding store, £75,000 was invested to improve the existing concrete retaining wall and increase its lifespan.

Falkirk Council economic development spokesman Councillor Paul Garner said: “I’m sure residents will be pleased to hear about this significant investment in the

bridge network in the Falkirk Council area. This activity keeps the road network moving, prevents flooding and reduces the risk of accidents which are all really important to local communities.”

The Council is responsible for inspecting and maintaining 283 bridges and 177 retaining walls across the area.

The plan for 2023/24 will see a further £715k investment over the year and includes a bridge replacement at Muiravonside Cemetery, a footbridge replacement in Avonbridge and complete refurbishments of two footbridges in Bonnybridge.