The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that major structural renewal works at The Glebe Road Bridge in Pembroke have been completed, marking another step forward in the Government’s commitment to strengthening Bermuda’s core infrastructure.
The bridge, which carries The Glebe Road above Palmetto Road, underwent extensive restoration after opening-up works revealed significant deterioration within key structural components. Sunrise Construction Limited executed the project with support from TurnKey Scaffolding.
The Minister of Public Works and Environment, Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, stated that the completion of this project reflects the broader work programme underway to improve infrastructure across the Island.
Minister Adams commented: “Residents have expressed understandable concerns in recent years about the state of Bermuda’s roads and ageing infrastructure, and this Government has taken those concerns seriously.
“The renewal of The Glebe Road Bridge is an example of the sustained investment that is now taking place to ensure that essential structures remain safe and reliable for the public.”
The bridge was hydraulically jacked up so that its bearing pads, which transfer the bridge load into its foundations, could be replaced. The original pads were corroded beyond repair. This hydraulic jacking and bearing pad replacement formed the original main scope of work, along with minor crack repairs.
Following completion of this jacking and bearing pad replacement, engineers discovered the full extent of deterioration in two of the edge beams, which required immediate attention. Emergency concrete repairs were then carried out on these edge beams before further work could continue.
Additional works included the removal of rust and repainting of all steel beams, the repair of concrete cracks throughout the primary structure, and the re-asphalting of only those sections of the roadway and sidewalk that were opened during the lifting process. These upgrades are expected to extend the working life of the structure by an estimated fifteen to twenty years.
Minister Adams added, “This was a challenging project and I thank Sunrise Construction Limited and TurnKey Scaffolding for their skilled work throughout. I also thank the motoring public for their patience. Their cooperation allowed the teams to carry out essential work safely and efficiently.”