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M60 Jct 5 to 8 (formerly M63 Jct 6 to 9) Widening
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Demolition of Existing Structures
There are many existing structures to be demolished within the widening scheme. These comprise of 11 bridges, 1 subway and 23 portal sign gantries. By mid August 2004, 2 of the bridges have been demolished (Rutland Lane Footbridge and the Mersey South Slip Bridge at Junction 7) together with 15 no. steel sign gantries. These works have been carried out overnight during full closures of the relevant sections of the motorway with fully signed diversion routes in operation.
Removal of the Mersey South Slip Road Bridge at Junction 7 was carried out by means of a controlled explosive demolition.
Junction 7 Clockwise Off Slip Bridge Prior to Demolition
Demolition of Junction 7 Clockwise Off Slip Bridge (07/08/04)
Removal of Debris at Junction 7 Clockwise Off Slip Bridge
Demolition of a Steel Portal Sign Gantry
