Demolition of Waldnaab Valley Bridge BW104a, Part Structure 1

Summary

The tender concerns demolition of Part Structure 1 of the Waldnaab Valley Bridge BW104a on the A93, crossing the Waldnaab River and a railway line. The works include technical demolition design, construction of the launching structure and other temporary works, demolition of the bridge superstructure and Piers 4–7 down to 1.5 metres below ground level, earthworks, temporary access roads and waste management. Demolition of Piers 1–3 and complete demolition of the abutments are outside this contract. Key issues are handling asbestos-containing materials, protecting the railway and river, submitting safety and structural documents, and meeting strict deadlines. Construction starts on 7 December 2026, demolition using the launching structure starts on 1 June 2027, and completion is due on 29 March 2028.