Skip to main content

Video highlights efficiency of UK bridge demolition project

The demolition of the Belgrave Flyover in the UK city of Leicester was carried out efficiently and effectively, within the strict time and safety guidelines set by the client. This aged structure was no longer able to meet traffic demands in the city and was removed by the specialist contractor AR Demolition. Drone footage provided an aerial view of the operation. The contractor subsequently won a number of industry awards for several of its demolition operations. This video clip is shown courtesy of Digger
March 31, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The demolition of the Belgrave Flyover in the UK city of Leicester was carried out efficiently and effectively, within the strict time and safety guidelines set by the client. This aged structure was no longer able to meet traffic demands in the city and was removed by the specialist contractor AR Demolition. Drone footage provided an aerial view of the operation. The contractor subsequently won a number of industry awards for several of its demolition operations. This video clip is shown courtesy of 7706 Diggers and Dozers.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • More motorcycle helmets added to UK safety ratings
    March 1, 2012
    More than 20 new motorcycle helmet safety ratings have been published by UK Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.
  • Motorcycle type approval deal for Europe
    November 29, 2012
    The Members of the European Parliament have now approved the regulation on the approval of two- and three wheelers. This included a number of amendments which have been welcomed by motorcyclists as a compromise. The regulation is setting new rules and technical requirements for manufacturers who sell motorcycles in the European Union. The new rules were intended to improve safety for motorcyclists but in the original form, these would have been expensive to implement and would have resulted in substantial c
  • Stone Arch Bridge Rehabilitation
    May 19, 2022

     

    Rehabilitating an Historic Landmark

  • Chicago Pneumatic supplying lighting for Middle East
    November 9, 2017
    Chicago Pneumatic has secured a major sale of its durable LED light towers in Kuwait. The firm’s authorised distributor General Transportation & Equipment Company (GTE) placed an order for 25 CPLT V15 LED models. The light towers will provide crucial illumination for a time-sensitive construction project being carried out by local contractor Al-Yousifi Engineering & Construction. GTE was originally asked to provide metal halide light towers by the contractor. However, due to the time and cost-sensitive