News & Insights – Page 2
Explore the latest news and insights from Spencer Bridge Engineering, including bridge project updates, early contractor involvement, safety and industry collaboration.
Spencer Bridge Engineering and UK Highways A55 complete latest round of works on historic Menai Bridge
Spencer Bridge Engineering, in collaboration with UK Highways A55 Ltd and the Welsh Government, has completed the latest instalment of refurbishment works on the historic Menai Suspension Bridge ahead of the crossing’s bicentenary. The team replaced and painted 168 of the 208 wire rope hangers on the bridge restoring the full structural integrity of theContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering and UK Highways A55 complete latest round of works on historic Menai Bridge"
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6 November 2025
Spencer Bridge Engineering win three-year maintenance contract for Queensferry Crossing
Spencer Bridge Engineering further establish their extensive service provision to BEAR Scotland following the recent award of a contract to maintain the permanent underdeck gantries on the Queensferry Crossing. The experts in the field of permanent under deck gantry design and maintenance have been appointed to undertake permanent gantry inspections on the 1.7-mile cable-stayed bridgeContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering win three-year maintenance contract for Queensferry Crossing"
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5 November 2025
Spencer Bridge Engineering reaches major milestone in complex project to deliver new bridge access system
Spencer Bridge Engineering has reached a major milestone in a complex project to deliver a unique access system for a state-of the-art new bridge in Canada. The bridge engineering specialist has successfully undertaken the Factory Acceptance Testing of a bespoke Stay Cable Mounted Access System to be used to inspect the stay cables on theContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering reaches major milestone in complex project to deliver new bridge access system"
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30 September 2025
Spencer Bridge Engineering delivering critical works to safeguard historic Menai Suspension Bridge
Leading bridges repair and renovation specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering is delivering the second phase of essential maintenance works on the historic Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering will deliver critical maintenance to the bridge’s corbels, land saddles, parapets and underdeck to help safeguard the Grade I listed structure for decades to come. First opened inContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering delivering critical works to safeguard historic Menai Suspension Bridge"
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16 July 2025
Spencer Bridge Engineering appointed for trio of landmark Scottish projects
Spencer Bridge Engineering has reaffirmed its position as one of Scotland’s leading bridge works specialists after securing three new projects on landmark bridges across the country. The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried out works on some of Scotland’s most iconic bridges, has now been appointed to carry out works on Kessock Bridge, Forth RoadContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering appointed for trio of landmark Scottish projects"
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6 May 2025
Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge
CIVIL Engineering students from the University of Leeds have visited Corporation Road Bridge in North East Lincolnshire to gain a first-hand insight into work on a Grade II listed structure. Four students, who are studying civil engineering, attended a tour of the 100-year-old bridge site last month to understand the scale of the work involvedContinue reading "Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge"
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2 May 2025
Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for outstanding refurbishment of historic bridge
Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its meticulous work on a historic bridge. The engineering specialist was honoured with the Bridges Award for New Life in the 2025 Bridges Awards in recognition of its work to permanently replace hangers on the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, which connects the islandContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for outstanding refurbishment of historic bridge"
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18 March 2025
Spencer Group enhances in-house capabilities with surfacing solution accreditation
Spencer Group has further enhanced its in-house capabilities by being awarded accreditation to apply an advanced surfacing solution which can be utilised in bridge and rail projects. The bridge engineering specialist has been accredited to apply the BRIDGEMASTER® advanced bridge deck waterproofing solution, which protects a range of surfaces from the elements. Developed by GCP,Continue reading "Spencer Group enhances in-house capabilities with surfacing solution accreditation"
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26 November 2024
Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project reaches new milestone
Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project has hit a major milestone, with the painting works and under-deck repairs now complete on spans 1 to 3, with the North truss painted on spans 5 and 6. Starting in February 2023, the restoration in Grimsby is aimed to make the bridge more aesthetically pleasing while preserving the bridge’sContinue reading "Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project reaches new milestone"
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7 October 2024