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Work to removal Union Canal blockages at Kingsknowe, Wester Hailes, M8, Greendykes Road, Vellore Road and Lathallan.
- 255 LUCS R0074 West side of Lathallan Bridge
West side of the almost completed Bridge 52a at Lathallan looking north - 255 LUCS R0076 East side earth dam at Lathallan Bridge
East side of earth dam required for construction of Bridge 52a at Lathallan. - 255 LUCS R0077 East side earth dam at Lathallan Bridge
East side of earth dam required for construction of Bridge 52a at Lathallan looking east - 255 LUCS R0078 Lathallan Bridge and west side basin
Completed Bridge 52a at Lathallan and excavated basin on west side Bridge before canal was refilled. This basin, and a canal diversion east of the Bridge, was required as the new Bridge had to be 30 metres south of the original line of the canal to provide sufficient headroom for canal boats. - 255 LUCS R0079 Completed Lathallan Bridge
East-side view of completed Bridge 52a at Lathallan Bridge. A sheet pile, not yet cut down, is visible on the right side of the photograph. The sheet piles of the south side of the diverted canal east of the Bridge is a challenge for large boats. - 255 LUCS R0080 Completed Lathallan Bridge
East-side view of completed Bridge 52a at Lathallan Bridge. A sheet pile, not yet cut down, is visible on the right side of the photograph. The sheet piles of the south side of the diverted canal east of the Bridge is a challenge for large boats. - 255 LUCS V1405 New bridge at Lathallan
Aerial view of new bridge at Lathallan, Bridge 52a, with work on canal diversion and new bridge almost complete, view is looking west - LUCS H5009 Union Canal Millenium Link work
Overview of Union Canal Millenium Link work