Gosport Millennium Bridge

A Torn Construction Ltd are pleased to announce that they have recently been awarded the contract for maintenance of the Gosport Millennium Bridge, Gosport, Hampshire. Part of Portsmouth Harbour Millennium Scheme, Forton Lake Lifting bridge was designed as a pedestrian and cycle bridge but can also carry a road train and emergency vehicles. Spanning the mouth of Forton Lake, the bridge connects the mouth of Forton Lake with the Town of Gosport ATC are carrying out essential maintenance works to include assessing chain tension, inspections of the working moving parts, and maintenance of both gearbox and chains. The bridge deck weighs approximately 28 tonnes and the counterweight weighs approximately 23 tonnes. Operated by two 3 kW motors the bridge is designed to physically rise in 5 minutes and lower in 5 minutes. This small power requirement is achieved by the use of a well-balanced counterweight and the slow operation time. For more information contact Mandy Torn on 01652 649063