Southend’s Historic High Street Rail Bridge Removed
Today, Saturday the 2nd of February, saw the removal of the old rail bridge that runs across Southend High Street.
The old bridge has been in situ for 130 years, and is to be replaced, today, at a cost of around £2 million. The c2c line at Southend Central is closed this weekend, as is access down the High Street in the area immediately around the bridge.
On this page, we have some photos of the bridge as it was, and during its removal:
The Southend High Street Bridge
Here’s a shot of the bridge, as it was, taken last year:
The old Southend High Street Bridge – In 2012
Here is a picture of the bridge, taken just before the weekend, showing the preparations for its removal:
Southend High Street Bridge – Ready to be removed
Southend Bridge – Removal Day
Southend High Street Bridge gone (view 1)
Southend High Street Bridge gone (view 2)
Southend High Street Bridge gone (view 3)
Working on the site of the old railway bridge
The old bridge, moving slowly on Tyler’s Avenue
Old bridge, being “parked” on Tyler’s Avenue
The new bridge, parked at Tyler’s Avenue
It’s expected that the new bridge will be in place and the new track laid tomorrow (Sunday 3rd Feb 2013), and all being well, c2c trains will run on Monday.
