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Latest Bridge for Leeds City Centre nearing completion
Site assembly of a new footbridge has just started in Leeds City Centre. The 30m span structure will cross the River Aire linking the aptly named ‘Water Lane’ on the south to Sovereign Street on the North. The bridge will be named in honour of David Oluwale who tragically drowned in 1969 after being racially […]
Chisolm Trail: Abbey Chesterton Bridge Opens
Following a lengthy campaign to provide a new crossing over the River Cam, the Abbey Chesterton Bridge was finally opened to the public just before Christmas. Forming a critical link in the new Chisolm Trail the bridge was finally opened by Jim Chisolm who has campaigned for the bridge to be built since 1998. The […]
Projects make 2022 Civic Trust Awards Shortlist
The Moxon Architects Esperance Bridge and Matter Architects Murdoch’s Connection Bridge have both been assessed and have been named as 2022 Regional Finalists. All short listed projects will now be considered by the National Judging Team for a Civic Trust Award which recognises Universal Design excellence in the built environment.
Success at 2021 Structural Steel Design Awards
The 2021 Structural Steel Design Awards took place in London on 28th September and two of our projects enjoyed some success. The Murdoch’s Connection footbridge in Hull secured a Commendation and the Hams Way footbridge in Worcester secured one of only four full awards presented on the evening. Having been a virtual event in 2020 […]
Walnut Bridge installed in Guildford
Part of a wider regeneration project for Guildford Borough Council the new footbridge replaces an existing structure and will provide a key link in the connectivity of the town. Crossing the River Wey, the understated structure has been carefully detailed and features an attractive soffit which adds more architectural interest for those using the waterway […]
New landmark footbridge takes shape in Glasgow
Our site activities are progressing well on the new Stockingfield Bridge in Glasgow. The twin span cable stay bridge will provide much needed access for three local communities either side of this junction in the Forth and Clyde canal. This challenging project has seen our site team working very closely with Balfour Beatty who secured […]
SH Structures provide three new footbridges for East Leeds Orbital Route
The last of three weathering steel bridges has been successfully installed on the East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) scheme. The three structures designed by Knight Architects, known as the Redhall, Woodlane and Southern Quadrant footbridges form an integral part of this major infrastructure project which will create a major strategic growth area for the City […]
Official opening of new bridge for prestigious London development
The Moxon Architects designed Esperance Bridge was officially opened on The beautiful 25m structure which crosses the Regent’s Canal, is the second bridge we have provided for the Coal Drops Yard Kings Cross development. This was very much a team effort with SH Structures working very closely with the architect and engineers Arup to deliver […]
Grimsby gets new town footbridge
A new footbridge has been successfully installed in Grimsby. The 30m long structure spans the River Freshney and forms a vital link between the town centres Riverhead Square and Fisherman’s Wharf and the nearby Fishing Heritage Centre. SH Structures worked collaboratively with the client, North-East Lincolnshire Council and their partners Engie to develop a design […]
The Stihl Treetop Walkway, Westonbirt shortlisted for WoodAwards
The Glenn Howells Architects designed treetop walkway at the Westonbirt National Arboretum which was opened to the public in April has been shortlisted in the Commercial & Leisure category of this year’s WoodAwards. All this years shortlisted projects will be on display at the 100% Design show at London Olympia before the winners are announced […]