Barnsley’s new Market Gate Bridge won ‘Infrastructure Project Of The Year’ at the Yorkshire and Humber Constructing Excellence Awards.
Providing a vital link to Glass Works Square, this iconic cable-stayed bridge harnesses innovative design to support active travel and zero-carbon initiatives. The structure acts as a catalyst for Barnsley’s regeneration schemes, providing easier access to employment and education opportunities for residents. Whether travelling by foot, bike, scooter or wheelchair, access is provided to all, with special lifts at both ends accommodating wheelchairs and bikes.
In a boost to local safety, the bridge replaces the Jumble Lane level crossing which closed as part of Network Rail’s programme to remove the risks posed by outdated level crossings. Several specialist approaches were used in the process of delivering this exceptional scheme, including dividing the structure for transport and using bespoke temporary works to minimise the disruption to the local community during construction.
Our team worked closely with Barnsley Council, IBI Group Architects, Keltbray and Network Rail as the lead structural and civil designer, playing a central role in transforming the Barnsley skyline through the delivery of Market Gate Bridge. We provided a wide range of specialist services for this scheme, including delivering structural and geotechnical designs, undertaking key roles for Network Rail technical approval. Whilst also ensuring Network Rail compliance relating to headroom clearances and signal sighting, preliminary highway design & desire line analysis.
Jagvinder Singh, Waterman’s National Service Lead for Bridges, commented: “We are proud to have been involved in this award-winning scheme. Market Gate Bridge is a landmark structure for Barnsley MBC whilst providing safe crossing for multiple modes of transport. This project enhances the benefits of The Glasswork town centre regeneration and encourages active travel in Barnsley.”
You can read more about our involvement with the project here.
To view the full list of award winners, click here.
