Bawbee Bridge

Bawbee Bridge is a bridge connecting Leven and Methil in Levenmouth, Fife, Scotland.

Bawbee Bridge
Bawbee Bridge in 2008
Coordinates56°11′33.13″N 3°0′10.83″W
CarriesA955
CrossesRiver Leven, Levenmouth rail link
Location

History

A new bridge, built at a cost of £200,000, was opened in 1958.[1]

In 2022, it was confirmed that the bridge would be rebuilt at an expected cost of £8 million as part of the Levenmouth rail link project. The new Leven railway station will be situated underneath the bridge. The structure had deteriorated due to chlorine contamination and corrosion and had an 18-tonne weight restriction in place.[2]

In 2022, the bridge was reduced to one lane of traffic to allow Openreach to divert cables.[3] In March 2023, construction of a temporary bridge began. When completed in May, traffic will be diverted over it to allow Bawbee Bridge to be replaced.[4]

References
  1. "Drivers in Danger on New Bawbee Bridge–Dean of Guild". Leven Mail. 1958-01-29. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  2. Shirres, David (2022-08-22). "Reconnecting Levenmouth". Rail Engineer. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  3. MacDonald, Ben; Warrender, Claire (2022-09-30). "Bawbee Bridge: Three-way traffic lights to remain until new year". The Courier. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  4. "Temporary bridge will minimise Leven traffic disruption". Scotlands Railway. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
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