Drivers are being thanked for their patience and understanding after the M62 was closed over two weekends in September to rebuild a railway bridge in Castleton, near Rochdale.
The work this weekend (20-23 September) took place over three nights and saw the new, bespoke bridge, which is 42 metres long and weighs 350 tonnes, transported into its permanent position.
100 people worked over the 59-hour closure to install the new Castleton bridge, which will allow passenger and freight trains to travel into Rochdale safely and reliably for years to come.
The new bridge was wheeled into position in the early hours of Saturday morning. Then, the team worked around the clock to secure the weathering steel structure into its new home.
Olivia Boland, Network Rail sponsor, said: “I’d like to thank motorists and railway passengers for their patience this weekend while we installed a brand-new railway bridge across the M62.
“Castleton bridge plays a vital role in the country’s railway network and this work will support the safe transportation of passengers and freight for years to come. This has been a vital project for Network Rail and we are grateful for the support of National Highways to deliver it.
