Maddox & Champion Rd, Newport

As part of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Cerecon designed a removable temporary bridge to provide critical site access over sensitive existing services at Maddox and Champion Road, Newport. The bridge enabled the installation of elevated rail L-girders and other precast structures, while giving construction machinery safe and efficient access throughout the project.

Developed as a fully modular system, the bridge allows rapid assembly, disassembly and relocation. The challenge was heightened by the need to span sensitive above-ground services, with the supports carefully positioned to limit loads on underground assets.

Designed with reuse in mind, the structure can be dismantled and reassembled at other project sites – a sustainable and cost-effective temporary access solution. The design was optimised for installation with specific lifting equipment, for precise placement with minimal site disruption, and the bridge was engineered to AS 5100 to carry construction traffic loads safely.

This robust, adaptable temporary bridge enabled seamless construction access, protected critical infrastructure and supported the efficient construction of elevated rail for the Southern Program Alliance.