A38/A419 Whitminster Roundabout Canal Bridges

Overview

This talk will focus on the design and construction challenges faced in constructing the restoration of a canal through one of the largest roundabouts in Gloucestershire.

The scheme required the collaborative efforts of several partner organisations to make delivery of the project a reality. It will also touch upon the impact of Covid-19 and some of the measures taken to keep the site team and members of public safe.

The panellists are:

• Mladen Dragojlovic, Atkins – Key stats, scheme background, site history, site information, pre-construction investigations, design considerations and options. Mladen will present initial pre-works photos, design drawings
• Graham Ellingford, Atkins – Programming and contracts
• Wesley Tudge, Alun Griffiths – Construction and effects of Covid-19
• Gareth Cook, Alun Griffiths and High Compliance – Health and Safety, innovations and capturing progress
• All - Lessons learned