Hammersmith Flyover Bearing Pits Fibrelite Trench Covers Provide an Engineered Covering Solution Over Bearing Pits for Iconic Hammersmith Flyover in London London Hammersmith yover during Project Overview As part of the essential refurbishment and strengthening of this iconic London yover, roller bearings at the base of the supporting piers were replaced due to wear, corrosion and the ever increasing vehicular tra c volume. The replacement spherical sliding bearings are located in underground bearing pits, which are now covered by an encapsulating row of bespoke GRP trench covers. The cover design layout accommodates minor movement of the pier. What Was the Problem? The previously installed concrete recess covers were cumbersome, preventing easy inspection and maintenance access to the

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