Invercoe Bridge replacement works to start December 2021

The Highland Council have awarded a £5.5million contract for the replacement of B863 Invercoe bridge to Story Contracting Ltd with works commencing on 13 December 2021.

A Highland Council spokesperson said: “We are looking forward to working with Story Contracting Ltd to deliver this exciting £5.5m project. The existing Invercoe Bridge, serves a significant access route and was built around the 1930’s. Its replacement is integral to the sustainability of local communities. We ask that the public be patient whilst the work is carried out and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

The project is required to replace the existing Invercoe Bridge, which is in a poor condition and currently restricted to single lane traffic. The works include the demolition of the existing four span reinforced concrete bridge and the construction of a new two span steel and concrete bridge in its place. A temporary bridge will be installed alongside the existing structure to maintain road and pedestrian access across the river during the works.  Traffic lights and single way working will be in place for the duration of the construction. 

Story Contracting Ltd will be starting replacement works from December 2021 with the new bridge planned to open in Autumn 2022.  Due to environmental restrictions, in water based works will continue until March 2023.

The project has recently been awarded £4.137m grant from the Scottish Governments Local Bridge Maintenance Fund.