Sound Of Barra Integrated Transport Project
Eriskay - 24th March 2001
View of causeway
Fine weather allowed continued progress in the week up until March 24.
Causeway
- Rock armouring to core in progress : over 85 per cent complete
- Stone parapet walls continuing both sides from Eriskay : 1200m complete, 36 per cent
- Total rock placed : 640,000 tonnes : over 90 per cent of final quantity
Bridge
Bridge
- Structural concrete completed
- Parapet concrete walls completed
- Parapet rails erected
- Opening of bridge to construction traffic planned for 26 March
- Diversion fill removal planned to start 26th March
Uist Quarry
Drilling, blasting & excavating rock over 90 per cent complete
Eriskay Approach Road
- Services trench excavation in progress
- Reinstatement works in progress
Weather: Fine all week
Personnel: 58 total employed on site (including 2 CNES), 59% resident in the Western Isles.