Shortlist announced for bridge contracts

The first package is to build three footbridges in the north of the Park across the River Lea to provide access from east to west. The footbridges will be permanent with temporary sections added for use during the Games to accommodate the large number of spectators. The shortlisted teams are:

• Costain
• Edmund Nuttall 
• John Sisk & Son (Holdings) 
• Lagan Construction 
• Norwest Holst 
• Skanska Construction UK

The second is to build the central pedestrian concourse in the Park. It will span approximately 30m over the River Lea between the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre. During the Games there will be one large bridge; after the Games the central section will be taken away to leave two smaller footbridges. The shortlisted teams are:

• Carillion Construction 
• Costain
• Edmund Nuttall 
• John Sisk and Son (Holdings) 
• Lagan Construction

The structures, roads and bridges project was split into a number of contract packages - the first four packages of work were awarded at the start of 2008.

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