BRIDGE Street bridge in Newport was lifted away over the weekend by a gigantic crane.
The girder bridge was moved in one piece and now sits next to the railway line at Newport station.
The bridge is being removed as it does not give enough clearance for cables which will sopn be fitted to give power to new electric trains.
Andrew Griffiths, programme manager for Network Rail Wales said: “Reconstruction of the bridge is essential as we prepare the South Wales mainline for electrification.
“Electrifying the railway will provide a faster, greener more reliable rail service for passengers and improved air quality for those living near the railway and we’d like to thank passengers and the public for their patience while we carry out this essential improvement work.”
Video by Paul Murphy. First picture by John Briggs, next three pictures by Roger Hughes.
Where the bridge used to be:
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