E313: Bridges in Deurne successfully refurbished following an exceptional operation
Precision work and planning make complex bridge refurbishment possible
On the E313 in Deurne, the bridges have been reopened to traffic following a major and carefully planned operation. Over a period of five days, two existing bridges were demolished, the rubble cleared away, new bridge sections installed and the finishing work carried out.
The works represented a technical and logistical feat, prepared and carried out by the teams involved. The new bridges were fully assembled in advance alongside the motorway and then moved into their final positions over the weekend.
Large-scale logistics operation
The project required a considerable commitment of manpower and equipment:
- At peak times, up to 150 staff were working on site at the same time
- A total of 240 semi-trailers were deployed, with a peak of 84 in operation at any one time
- 30 excavators moved approximately 5,000 m³ of earth and backfilled 12,000 m³
- Four bridge sections, each weighing approximately 2,700 tonnes, were moved and precisely positioned in place
Focus on safety and wellbeing
Throughout the project, great emphasis was placed on the wellbeing of all staff. Accommodation was provided close to the site, along with on-site catering, to ensure that the work could be carried out in a safe and people-centred manner.
This project illustrates how preparation, expertise and collaboration lead to the successful completion of complex infrastructure works.
Client: Antwerp Roads and Traffic Agency
