The first section of bridge deck has been laid this week as part of a £48 million project to replace the Loughor Viaduct between Swansea and Gowerton.
Work to replace the Loughor Viaduct, which began in June last year, includes the Gowerton Redoubling scheme, which involves laying a second track across the viaduct.
The project will replace the existing 220m timber trestle viaduct that carries the South Wales Mainline between Swansea and Llanelli.
The deck has been constructed in Chepstow by Mabey Bridge Ltd and the first 80 metres of decking has now been launched into the estuary on temporary concrete support beams.
Mark Langman, Network Rail’s route managing director, said: “This vital project is making good progress. Following installation of the support beams, we are now beginning to slot the bridge decking into place and we are still on track for completion next Easter.”
