Category: Bridges

The winners of the NCE Bridges Awards 2026 have been announced

Published on July 17, 2026

The winners of the NCE Bridges Awards 2026 have been announced

We are delighted to have been named the winner of the Bridge Consultant of the Year at the NCE Bridges Awards 2026.

This year’s awards showcased the incredible achievements and innovation taking place across the bridges industry, with entries highlighting the talent, collaboration and ambition that is shaping the future of the sector.


Following a detailed judging process led by a panel of more than 40 industry experts, the winners were announced on 16 July 2026, at Hilton Bankside, London, with leading figures from across the bridges community coming together to recognise this year’s outstanding achievements.


NCE features editor Gavin Pearson said:

“Bridges are the most visible symbols of the world’s networks, connecting communities, supporting economies and enabling the movement of people, goods and ideas through the expertise, creativity, and determination of the people who bring these vital structures to life. Across the industry, organisations are redefining what bridge delivery can achieve – embracing new technologies, strengthening collaboration and developing smarter approaches to create and maintain infrastructure that will serve generations to come.


“This year’s entries reflected the ambition, innovation and commitment driving the bridge engineering sector forward. From groundbreaking projects to exceptional individual achievements, the submissions highlighted the depth of talent, expertise and vision shaping the future of our industry.


“Selecting the winners proved to be a significant challenge for our judges, with each entry demonstrating a remarkable contribution to advancing bridge engineering. Their dedication and fresh perspectives offer great confidence that the next generation of engineers will continue to deliver the resilient, sustainable and transformative infrastructure the world needs.”


Discover more about the NCE Bridges Awards 2026 here.


Discover all the 2026 winners at: NCE Bridges Conference & Awards 2026

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Tram Bridge Preston is in place over River Ribble

Published on December 18, 2025

Early in December, the ‘Old’ Tram Bridge was installed in Preston over the River Ribble and for everyone watching, either on the bridge itself or on the river bank, it was a spectacle to behold.

Having been built in 1802, the original Tram Bridge was opened in 1804 to carry the packhorse trams between the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Over the years, it has had its fair share of updates and renovations before flood damage meant that it was rebuilt with concrete trestle supports that still exist today. In the 1960s, it was closed for safety reasons and renovations began again to restore it. From the 1980s onwards, multiple inspections found defects and anomalies until it was finally closed in 2019.

In 2022, Preston City Council successfully bid for a Levelling Up fund and the process of rebuilding the bridge began.

With the new Tram Bridge in place, this will create a safe crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders to get between Preston and South Ribble. After months of planning, designs and preparation, working alongside Eric Wright and Harrisons Engineering, the bridge was finally ready to be put in place. The tram bridge is in four sections, weighing 150 tonnes in total and had to be carefully craned in place by a 75-metre crane.

Ed Dablin and Barry Davies went along to join the contractors, members of the public and council leaders to see this historic moment happen. It has been a major operation and one that DYSE has been very pleased to be a part of.

“It’s been fantastic to see the bridge finally being put in place, a new pathway that people will enjoy for decades to come. We’re incredibly proud at Preston City Council to have delivered this key project, which is so important for many reasons, reconnecting communities across the River Ribble and restoring a vital piece of Preston’s heritage.”

Coun Valerie Wise, cabinet member for community wealth building at Preston City Council.

The new bridge will be go through final installation and checks while the surrounding area has work completed, including resurfacing of the tram ridge road and is due to reopen to the public in Spring 2026.

Get in touch with our team of bridge specialists to discuss your next project.

 

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On-site at the River Lark Project

Published on October 20, 2025

Seeing engineering in action: Grace Cawdron visits River Lark Bridge site

There’s nothing quite like seeing your hard work take shape in the real world, and we love it when our engineers get the chance to visit live sites and see how their designs are being brought to life.

Recently, Grace Cawdron was invited by ABM Precast Solutions Ltd to visit the River Lark bridge site, part of the new Abbots Vale housing development. The visit gave Grace a first hand look at how the project is progressing and how her contributions are helping shape a key piece of infrastructure.

The bridge will form a key part of the spine road through Abbots Vale, connecting the northern and southern areas of the development. Designed as a single-span structure crossing the River Lark, the bridge features a skewed layout and a reinforced concrete deck supported by robust abutments, all engineered to meet the demands of a growing residential community.

The collaboration between DYSE and ABM Precast Solutions Ltd is highlighted with this site visit and showcases the innovative thinking that drives our work. Work with DYSE to experience the difference that thoughtful engineering and sector expertise can make

We’re excited to follow the progress of this project and proud to be part of the solution.

Want to work with us on your next infrastructure project? Get in touch to discuss your transport or residential development needs.

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