Shay Murtagh is proud to be a part of the Heads of the Valley Expansion Project, a £500 million project located in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. The project is being executed by FCC, a Welch-Spanish Consortium, and funded by Meridiam. This project is crucial for the improvement of mobility and connectivity in Wales and […]
Sector: Roads/Highway
Shay Murtagh Precast manufacture Concrete Bridge Beams, Box Culverts, Retaining Walls, Parapets and Copings for the Road/Highway Sector.
Dawlish Sea Wall
The Damage to Dawlish Sea Wall In February 2014 a violent storm caused widespread damage across the south of England including the Dawlish sea wall. Dawlish, on the South Devon coast, was one of the most affected areas. The Dawlish sea wall was overwhelmed and the railway line, which forms an important link in the […]
20 Precast Bridge Units for Highways England A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme
Introduction The delivery of Precast Bridge Units for the A14 Improvement Scheme. With a large part of a major infrastructure upgrade completed months ahead of schedule. Everybody concerned has good reason to celebrate. The route on the A14, which runs between Felixstowe and the Catthorpe Interchange. Construction began in November 2016, with the object of […]
Bridge Beams & Culverts For Strathroy Link Road, Omagh
The Strathroy Link Road, constructed on the approach from Omagh to Strabane. The road opened in November of last year, to the relief of all concerned. The traffic will now flow smoothly. Both motorists and local business will benefit from the completion of this link to the Derry and Strathroy road. Omagh town councillor Barry […]
30-metre Precast Concrete Bridge Beams for Arun East and Arun West Bridge, West Sussex
When it comes to bridges over rivers, every aspect of construction calls for the highest levels of professionalism and expertise. The fast-flowing river Arun flows through the ancient town of Horsham in West Sussex. Although a rural area, the town is within commuting distance of London, and is close to Gatwick Airport, so is a […]
Bridge Beams for Costain Whitley Junction Improvement works in Coventry
Shay Murtagh Precast were contracted by Costain to be their supplier for all precast units on the complex Whitley Junction Improvement works in Coventry. Costain carried out the works for Coventry City Council to remodel the junction on the A444, one of the busiest routes in Coventry. The project was undertaken to improve traffic flow […]
Box Culverts for Flood Relief System – Lee Moor Road in Plymouth
Shay Murtagh Precast recently completed a project for CA Blackwell to design, manufacture and deliver two precast box culverts with wing walls and head beams. To create a flood relief system for the Lee Moor road diversion in Plymouth. The new road, designed to alleviate traffic to a narrow section of the local road. To […]
Wollaston Bridge / Taylor Wimpey & Fitzgerald
As part of the Doulton Brook Housing Development in conjunction with Taylor Wimpey and Fitzgerald Civil Engineering Contractors, Shay Murtagh Precast manufactured and delivered 15 no bridge beams to site at Wollaston Bridge Contract. The structure consisted of 2 no YE 20.0m beams weighing 29 Ton each and 13 no Y 20.0m beams weighing 20 […]
Dean Road Bridge / R.J McLeod
Shay Murtagh Precast, contracted by R.J McLeod to manufacture and deliver culverts to Dean Road Bridge. R.J McLeod Ltd. (Contractors) was awarded the contract to construct the bridge in May 2014. The design and manufacture of the pre-cast bridge elements began with the complex site works starting in August. The Dean Ford would flood on […]
Reconstruction Of Road Bridge – Harcombe Hill, Winterbourne
As part of the Great Western Route Modernisation Programme to transform the main line from London Paddington to Swansea, Harcombe Hill road bridge needed to be reconstructed to accommodate the new trains and electrification structure.