Ashton Arch successfully moved into place after 6 hours and 7 min Posted by Anita Froneman on 16 August 2021 The new Ashton Arch, connecting the towns of Ashton and Montagu was successfully moved into place after 6 hrs and 7 mins on Saturday, August 14. The move of the 8000-ton concrete bridge attracted much attention and spectators flocked to the town and to several venues to watch the historical event. ‘I am proud to have been a part of the official opening of the new Ashton Arch Bridge in Ashton today,’ Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said on Twitter. ‘I joined the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works at this momentous occasion.’ The new bridge comprises a cable-supported concrete deck that spans 110 metres between supports with arching ribs rising 22 metres above the asphalt road surface. The 23-metre gap was covered at about 2m per hour. The bridge accommodates four traffic lanes and two walkways. It is South Africa’s first-ever concrete tied arch bridge constructed using a transverse launching method. Watch a portion of the live stream here: Picture: Twitter/TransportPublicWorks Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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