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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
M6 slip road at Birmingham to close for HS2 viaduct operation
The first section of a viaduct which will eventually carry the HS2 railway over the M6 is being moved into place this southbound exit slip road at junction 4 near Birmingham Airport will be closed between 05:00 BST on Saturday to 22:00 BST on Sunday, although HS2 said traffic on the main motorway carriageway would not be the 119m (390ft) structure is in place, work will begin on building the next section, which will be moved into place at a later Ltd's Senior project manager Liam Kenny said it was "a big moment" in the construction of the railway. A series of winches will slide the viaduct over the slip road using non-stick pads - made of a material similar to a household frying pan - at a speed of 6-8m (20-26ft) an hour."Once the first launch is complete, we'll move on to assembling the next section of the viaduct," Mr Kenny said."This will be attached to the back of the viaduct before the second phase launch is ready to commence, this time across the motorway."He said he expected the next section of the viaduct to be moved into place in the autumn. The viaduct - known as the East Deck, and which will carry two tracks to London - is one of two which are being constructed next to the complete, they will each be 320m (1,050ft) Kenny said work on the West Deck, which would carry another two northbound tracks, would begin next year."I'd like to thank drivers for their patience during these vital works, and thank our staff involved in this incredibly complex operation," he added."Of course, if we get the work done quicker than expected, we'll open the slip road early." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Bank of Ireland begins €36m College Green revamp work
Dublin-based John Paul Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for a three-year, €36m investment in Bank of Ireland's College Green buildings in Dublin city centre. The project will involve the repair, upgrading and restoration of College Green's 280 windows, 45 staircases and 200 kilometres of electrical cabling, as well as its 54 roofs and 2.5 kilometres of roof walkways. There will also be improved facilities for Bank of Ireland customers and workspaces for workers. Bank of Ireland bought the former Irish parliament building in 1803 and opened it to the public as a banking hall in 1808. College Green has served as a bank ever since, making it one of the oldest banking halls in continuous use anywhere in the world. As well as being a working bank branch, College Green provides office space for Bank of Ireland staff in personal, business and corporate lending, and a wide range of support functions. Bank of Ireland said its College Green bank branch will remain open for business as usual (Monday-Friday from 10am until 4pm) during the works. Susan Russell, Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland's Retail Ireland division, said that as custodians of this special building, and after an enormous amount of planning and preparation, the bank was excited to see work get underway. "Over the next three years this major investment will breathe new life into College Green, carefully conserving its historic fabric while modernising its energy and heating systems and upgrading spaces for customers and colleagues," she said. "When completed, it will help ensure that College Green continues to play an active part in the future of Bank of Ireland and the city of Dublin. Our branch will remain open for business as usual during the works with minimum disruption to customers," she added. Liam Kenny, Managing Director of John Paul Construction, said the unique nature of the building combined with the craftsmanship required to restore it to its former glory will make this a fascinating project to be involved in. "It continues our strong legacy of contributing to Ireland's architectural landscape through the years," he added.
