UK-based builder GRAHAM has completed the modernisation of the A47 Breydon Bridge in Great Yarmouth, a town in Norfolk, England, UK.

Work on this infrastructure project began on 4 September last year and was intended to boost the structure’s functionality and efficiency.

The Breydon Bridge is located along the A47 road between the Acle New Road roundabout and Pasteur Road roundabout.

The project was undertaken in partnership with Atkins, National Highways, and contractors Safety Engineering Standards (SES) as part of a £7.5m ($9.5m) project.

GRAHAM said that upgrading the Breydon Bridge required a specialised supply chain to ensure successful refurbishment of mechanical and electrical operating equipment.

The partners collaborated during the early contractor involvement phase to streamline optimal solutions and requirements.

GRAHAM contracts manager Andrew Harmon said: “The upgrade presented a series of intricate technical challenges for the project team - making it a highly complex endeavour.

“The successful completion of this project serves as testament to the collaborative efforts of all involved parties.”

The project saw the use of traffic management signals, total closures, and temporary vertical concrete barriers.

Electrical work involved the decommissioning, disconnection, and removal of extra electrical control equipment, installation of new remote panels, and disposal of the available bridge operating console.

Associated work also involved the participation of wider community and key stakeholders, including Norfolk County Council and local marine-based businesses.

National Highways project manager Ajith Nair said: “This was a technically challenging scheme with various complexities, so the successful delivery exemplifies collaborative working by all parties involved, keeping customer safety, minimal road disruptions and quality of work paramount.”