Leyton Station Footbridge Craned Into Place Over Bank Holiday Weekend
New overbridge forms part of a step-free route, with station upgrades to improve passenger flow.
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A new steel footbridge was craned into place at Leyton Underground station during an overnight operation over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The installation, carried out by Bam, required a directional westbound closure of the A12 and a railway possession, presenting a significant logistical challenge.
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The newly installed overbridge will be incorporated into a step-free route connecting the street to the platforms. This upgrade includes the provision of two new lifts and staircases. The station is also receiving a new entrance, additional back-of-house rooms, and an expanded ticket hall featuring eight passenger gates. These enhancements are designed to improve passenger flow and accommodate future growth at the station, which serves more than 23,000 people daily.
Bam, working with joint venture partner Taylor Woodrow, collaborated closely with Transport for London and other stakeholders to coordinate the complex operation. Timos Moraitinis, Bam project manager, described the work as having "absolutely no room for error" and stated that the successful installation followed 18 months of preparation, detailed planning, and enabling works.
The joint venture has prior experience with major transport infrastructure projects. They previously worked on the £250 million upgrade of Tottenham Court Road station and the upgrade of Harrow-on-the-Hill station, which was made step-free in 2022.
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+What work was carried out at Leyton Underground station?
A new steel footbridge was craned into place as part of a larger upgrade. This will create a step-free route to the platforms, alongside new lifts and staircases. The station also received a new entrance, more back-of-house rooms, and a larger ticket hall to improve passenger flow.
+What disruptions were caused by the footbridge installation?
The operation required a directional westbound closure of the A12, a major road in the area. It also necessitated a railway possession, meaning no trains could run on the affected lines during the installation period over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
+Who was responsible for the work at Leyton station?
The new steel footbridge was installed by Bam, working in a joint venture with Taylor Woodrow. They collaborated with Transport for London and other stakeholders to plan and execute the complex operation.
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