New Life for Historic Victorian Viaduct One of the last Victorian wrought iron rail bridges is being refurbished by Network Rail, with protection for the structure and workers provided by a heavy duty weather protection and containment sheeting The South Esk Viaduct is a Grade B listed wrought iron rail bridge that spans the River Esk at the mouth of the Montrose Basin in Scotland. Constructed by William Arrol, the railway engineer responsible for both the Tay and Forth Bridges, the viaduct is currently beneting from a £4.2 million refurbishment by Network Rail and specialist contractor Taziker Industrial. The planned works, which include repairing and repainting the structure, are expected to take 16 months. The viaduct is located in a scenic area, but in an exposed location. The len

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