Bawbee Bridge

Bawbee Bridge
Bawbee Bridge in 2008
Coordinates	56°11′33.13″N3°0′10.83″W / 56.1925361°N 3.0030083°W / 56.1925361; -3.0030083
Carries	A955
Crosses	River Leven, Levenmouth rail link
Location

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

History

A new bridge, built at a cost of £200,000, was opened in 1958. ^[1] It comprises two spans: one over the River Leven, the other over a railway line.

In 2022, it was confirmed that the span over the railway would be rebuilt at an expected cost of £8 million as part of the Levenmouth rail link project. 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]

The new Leven railway station is situated underneath the bridge.

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.