The M42 motorway in Solihull has fully reopened following a significant operation to demolish a bridge that had been hit by vehicles 20 times. This demolition was part of the preparations for the new HS2 railway line, requiring the removal of a 4,000-tonne bridge over the motorway. The operation was completed in just 52 hours, marking a significant milestone for the HS2 project. In other infrastructure news, the Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal has also reopened, as announced by the Shropshire Council @ShropCouncil #MontgomeryCanal.
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The M42 has fully re-opened after a major operation to demolish a bridge that was struck '20 times' https://t.co/ollKziNQzR
A 4,000-tonne bridge over the M42 motorway has been demolished to make way for the HS2 railway. https://t.co/R6xKwv9dCT
Demolition work has started on a former hospital building in Brighton to make way for the new Sussex Cancer Centre. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/XbeUsBjEGM
The M42 has fully re-opened after a major operation to demolish a bridge that was struck '20 times' https://t.co/ollKziOopp
The M42 has fully re-opened after a major operation to demolish a bridge that was struck '20 times' by cars and lorries https://t.co/ollKziNQzR
Fantastic News! Newyddion da iawn! Schoolhouse Bridge Reopens. https://t.co/cewlMcsWP3 @ShropCouncil #MontgomeryCanal