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.
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