Keel Crossing [opened 18.10.25] - compendium thread

[PhilY]

And fancy lights, lit up Red & White for Sunderland home games is a must.

This. Hopefully

 

[artful splodger]

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Is the middle bit up yet ?

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[RestlessNatives]

Knocked this up quickly at lunchtime. I'll do a proper YouTube one later.

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[OldNewtown]

its gonna be a concrete pour I think

I thought I had read that they had incorporated a small rail system to get precast sections into position. They have to be put in position in a certain order to correctly load the bridge.
Stand to be corrected mind.

 

[Weststand]

I thought I had read that they had incorporated a small rail system to get precast sections into position. They have to be put in position in a certain order to correctly load the bridge.
Stand to be corrected mind.

you might be right mate - not sure

 

[RestlessNatives]

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[JOEJA]

The one I am on about was. The fella you replied to was on about the one over the road from the derby

Aye not sure about the street name but was opposite the derby just up the street a bit. Nowt like that was ever on sale in jarra

 

[Hansel]

Tin hat on - I think it looks a bit uninspiring.

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I much prefer their

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Aye, it has to be said it's a boring as fuck.

 

[DiscopantsSoL]

its gonna be a concrete pour I think

Quote from the contractors
"The final key operation is to install the deck planks, and this also requires specialist equipment, explains Rimmer.

“The deck is formed of 91 precast planks, 2.5m long by 10m wide, and there is a very restricted construction sequence for the way the loads have to be introduced into the structure – they can’t be locked in until the full weight of the deck is on the structure.

“We aren’t permitted to work in the river and don’t have cranes capable of reaching the centre of the bridge, so we developed a trolley system on which planks are driven across the bridge from the south side, and placed one at a time, working back from the north side across the bridge,” he adds.

Plank installation was identified as a potential issue early in the process, so the superstructure was designed to accommodate a running track for the trolley along the centre of the flange.

Work is currently on schedule for the bridge to open to the public in August 2025."

 

[Weststand]

Quote from the contractors
"The final key operation is to install the deck planks, and this also requires specialist equipment, explains Rimmer.

“The deck is formed of 91 precast planks, 2.5m long by 10m wide, and there is a very restricted construction sequence for the way the loads have to be introduced into the structure – they can’t be locked in until the full weight of the deck is on the structure.

“We aren’t permitted to work in the river and don’t have cranes capable of reaching the centre of the bridge, so we developed a trolley system on which planks are driven across the bridge from the south side, and placed one at a time, working back from the north side across the bridge,” he adds.

Plank installation was identified as a potential issue early in the process, so the superstructure was designed to accommodate a running track for the trolley along the centre of the flange.

Work is currently on schedule for the bridge to open to the public in August 2025."

yeah I was unsure how it was going to be filled, thats the 21st century option rather than my guess of wet concrete filling...dunno how the mixing lorry would get along the bridge!

 

[tunstallhill]

yeah I was unsure how it was going to be filled, thats the 21st century option rather than my guess of wet concrete filling...dunno how the mixing lorry would get along the bridge!

Sounds like it will be hollow.

A lot of buildings use pre cast planks for the floors, gives a big void underneath for airflow (not needed here) and services etc.. I guess with the bridge it will make it a lot lighter

 

[Weststand]

Sounds like it will be hollow.

A lot of buildings use pre cast planks for the floors, gives a big void underneath for airflow (not needed here) and services etc.. I guess with the bridge it will make it a lot lighter

guess so - will be pretty light (in bridge terms)

 

[Sunderland06]

Opening game of the Rugby Women's World Cup is on the 22nd August 2025 at the SoL. Should be open for then.

 

[southstander]

Quote from the contractors
"The final key operation is to install the deck planks, and this also requires specialist equipment, explains Rimmer.

“The deck is formed of 91 precast planks, 2.5m long by 10m wide, and there is a very restricted construction sequence for the way the loads have to be introduced into the structure – they can’t be locked in until the full weight of the deck is on the structure.

“We aren’t permitted to work in the river and don’t have cranes capable of reaching the centre of the bridge, so we developed a trolley system on which planks are driven across the bridge from the south side, and placed one at a time, working back from the north side across the bridge,” he adds.

Plank installation was identified as a potential issue early in the process, so the superstructure was designed to accommodate a running track for the trolley along the centre of the flange.

Work is currently on schedule for the bridge to open to the public in August 2025."

Keep the tram running after construction for the post match return to the city centre!

 

[Football Dinosaur]

Quote from the contractors
"The final key operation is to install the deck planks, and this also requires specialist equipment, explains Rimmer.

“The deck is formed of 91 precast planks, 2.5m long by 10m wide, and there is a very restricted construction sequence for the way the loads have to be introduced into the structure – they can’t be locked in until the full weight of the deck is on the structure.

“We aren’t permitted to work in the river and don’t have cranes capable of reaching the centre of the bridge, so we developed a trolley system on which planks are driven across the bridge from the south side, and placed one at a time, working back from the north side across the bridge,” he adds.

Plank installation was identified as a potential issue early in the process, so the superstructure was designed to accommodate a running track for the trolley along the centre of the flange.

Work is currently on schedule for the bridge to open to the public in August 2025."

Flange!

 

[mackem35]

Reading on Linkedin about the bridge, first comment, 'must be to get to "there" airport'. Even on Linkedin, the mags cant help themselves

 

[Weremuthe]

Reading on Linkedin about the bridge, first comment, 'must be to get to "there" airport'. Even on Linkedin, the mags cant help themselves

Were's there airport like?

 

[KLDs Sunglasses]

Reading on Linkedin about the bridge, first comment, 'must be to get to "there" airport'. Even on Linkedin, the mags cant help themselves

It’s f***ing pathetic the way they go on like

 

[Football Dinosaur]

Reading on Linkedin about the bridge, first comment, 'must be to get to "there" airport'. Even on Linkedin, the mags cant help themselves

You should remind them who owns that particular airport.

 

[citybythesea]

Reading on Linkedin about the bridge, first comment, 'must be to get to "there" airport'. Even on Linkedin, the mags cant help themselves

Probably by someone from Washington, Gateshead, Birtley, Whitley bay etc ………….that doesn’t have an airport either!

It’s funny when the regional councils own a share in the airport including Sunderland council