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Video: Walton Bridge on time and on budget

Construction will finish this summer on the first new major road crossing of the River Thames in more than 20 years. John Furey, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, gave an update on the new Walton Bridge during a site visit.

In pictures: The construction of Walton Bridge is on time and on budget. The metal structure is in place and work will now begin on pouring the concrete that will form the base of the road.

Foundations to be laid for new Thames bridge

The foundations for the first new road bridge across the River Thames in more then 20 years will be laid in the coming weeks. Preparation work began in January on the £32 million crossing between Walton-on-Thames and Shepperton, which included diverting pipes and cables and creating temporary access roads. Workers will now begin laying the … Continue reading →