HS2 Birmingham Bridge Move, Stockport Replacement Near Completion

Several major infrastructure projects involving bridge construction and refurbishment are underway across the UK and the US. In Birmingham, HS2 engineers successfully moved a massive 1,631-tonne steel bridge span over Lawley Middleway ahead of schedule, minimizing disruption by conducting the move during night-time road closures. In Stockport, Network Rail and contractor Murphy are nearing completion of a £20 million bridge replacement project on the West Coast Main Line after a 21-day train service suspension, with new concrete and steel beams supporting a major roundabout. Meanwhile, a £10 million refurbishment project on the M8 Junction 26 in Glasgow is set to begin in September, involving significant repairs and planned phased closures through Spring 2026. In Warwickshire, work on Main Street bridge, the sole vehicle access to Thurlaston village, will start soon and continue until April to maintain safety and reliability. Additionally, PennDOT is inviting public input on a bridge rehabilitation project over Cedar Run in Pennsylvania, planned for construction in 2027 to replace the superstructure and improve approach infrastructure.