Bawbee Bridge
Bawbee Bridge is a bridge connecting Leven and Methil in Levenmouth, Fife, Scotland.
History
A new bridge, built at a cost of £200,000, was opened in 1958. It comprises two spans: one over the River Leven, the other over a railway line.
In 2022, it was confirmed that the span over the railway would be rebuilt at an expected cost of £8 million as part of the Levenmouth rail link project. The structure had deteriorated due to chlorine contamination and corrosion and had an 18-tonne weight restriction in place.
In 2022, the bridge was reduced to one lane of traffic to allow Openreach to divert cables. In March 2023, construction of a temporary bridge began. When completed in May, traffic will be diverted over it to allow Bawbee Bridge to be replaced.
The new Leven railway station is situated underneath the bridge.
References
- ^ "Drivers in Danger on New Bawbee Bridge–Dean of Guild". Leven Mail. 1958-01-29. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ Shirres, David (2022-08-22). "Reconnecting Levenmouth". Rail Engineer. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ MacDonald, Ben; Warrender, Claire (2022-09-30). "Bawbee Bridge: Three-way traffic lights to remain until new year". The Courier. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ "Temporary bridge will minimise Leven traffic disruption". Scotlands Railway. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-26.