Temporary bridge protects Scotland’s rural landscape during major Project VISTA works

During a major initiative to remove electricity transmission lines impacting some of the most scenic landscapes across Scotland’s National Parks, our temporary bridging solutions played their part in enabling the works.

The challenge

The project took place within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, requiring careful planning to protect the natural landscape and avoid disruption to a historic bridge and popular tourist area.

The rural setting and narrow local infrastructure made it difficult to move heavy construction traffic and materials, necessitating the installation of a large temporary bridge to support vehicles up to 55 tonnes.

Designing, assembling, and launching a 45-metre modular bridge capable of handling heavy loads across the River Dochart required precise coordination, bespoke engineering, and efficient on-site assembly within a short timeframe.

Our solution

To support Project VISTA’s work in relocating overhead power lines underground, we designed and supplied a 45-metre temporary bridge using its modular Universal bridging system.

The bridge was installed to divert heavy construction traffic away from the narrow historic bridge in Killin, protecting both the structure and the surrounding environment within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Designed to handle vehicles of up to 55 tonnes, including cable drum trailers and tractors, the bridge provided a safe and efficient access route for construction activities while minimising disruption to the local community and visitors.

Working closely with Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Baker Hicks, and the National Park Authority, we contributed from the early planning stages, providing technical input and visual demonstrations of the installation process.

With abutments pre-built by Morgan Sindall, the modular bridge sections were assembled and launched in just three weeks using on-site machinery. Featuring a 4.5 metre wide roadway, the bridge is one of the largest of its kind deployed in the UK and will remain in place for 62 weeks to facilitate the underground cabling works, helping ensure the safe and smooth delivery of this major landscape enhancement project.

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Disclaimer: This project was completed by MH International’s parent company using shared personnel, under an intra group informal licence.