Update #8 – New Year, New Tasks!
A mammoth task like the painting and refurbishment of all 4,200 of the Clifton Suspension Bridge’s historic iron chains is not something that can wait…
Update #7 – Merry and Bright
The wet and windy November weather has not deterred the amazing team of workers refurbishing the bridge who have been focussing on preparing the structure…
Update #6 View From the Top
This month, contractors Tazkier were pleased to welcome fourth year Mechanical Engineering students from the University of Bristol to the bridge! Students were on site…
Weekend Bridge Closure: 22-25 Nov
22nd to 25th November 2024
Update #5 Forward Thinking
Since the bridge closures in August, painting crews have continued to systematically jetwash the bridge’s iron chains, prepare the surfaces for painting, and apply the…
Update #4 Bridge Closures
Some big steps in the two-year refurbishment programme of the bridge took place in August as bridge closures allowed work to take place in the…
Update #3 Painting Pods
Refurbishment works in July took a big step forward as ‘painting pods’ were installed on the bridge chains. These pods provide enclosed platforms for individual…
The Importance of Bridge Rehabilitation and Strengthening
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864, the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year! The bridge stands as…
Update #2 Tower Access
In June work to remove paint from the lattice girders running along the outer length of the bridge continued, with almost two thirds of the…
