Moxon Architects has designed the Gairnshiel Jubliee Bridge in Gairnshiel, Scotland.

The Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge was built parallel to the 1749 Gairnshiel Bridge, which was no longer suitable for modern-day traffic.

Despite the implementation of weight restrictions in 2016, the old bridge's geometry, narrow width and tight approach made it difficult for many vehicles, resulting in regular bridge strikes that caused significant structural damage and disruptive road closures.

The new bridge, which has two lanes of traffic and can carry large goods vehicles, was designed to improve access over the River Gairn.

As a result, the Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge has since eliminated the need for the existing 58-kilometre detour caused by bridge damage.

This project has been longlisted in the infrastructure and transport project category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: Moxon Architects
Project: Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge
Credits: Aberdeenshire Council, Arcadis, Wills Brothers and J&D Pierce Contracts