Date: |
27 Aug 2026, 4.30PM – 5.30PM |
duration: |
1 hr |
Venue: |
Brougham Street Overbridge |
Address: |
211 Simeon Street Christchurch |
Cost: |
Free event |
The Brougham Street Overbridge is a key component of the SH76 upgrade, providing a grade-separated pedestrian and cycle crossing over one of Christchurch's busiest freight corridors. Spanning 36 metres in a single span, the bridge was designed and constructed within a constrained urban environment while maintaining traffic flows on a critical freight route carrying more than 45,000 vehicles per day.
During the site visit, attendees will gain insight into the structural design, prefabrication, transportation, and installation of the bridge, which was erected using complex crane lifts over a live state highway. The visit will explore key engineering challenges including constructability, erection methodology, temporary works, service coordination, and delivering major infrastructure within an operational transport corridor.
Spaces are limited to 20 attendees, so register early to secure your place. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow another member the opportunity to participate.
PPE is required for this site visit. Attendees must bring a hard hat, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, and steel-capped boots.
Join the Structural Engineering Society's Emerging Structural Engineers (SESOC ESE) in Ōtautahi for a site visit to the Brougham Street Overbridge and gain insight into the design, prefabrication and installation of this 36-metre single-span structure.
The Brougham Street Overbridge is a key component of the SH76 upgrade, providing a grade-separated pedestrian and cycle crossing over one of Christchurch's busiest freight corridors. Spanning 36 metres in a single span, the bridge was designed and constructed within a constrained urban environment while maintaining traffic flows on a critical freight route carrying more than 45,000 vehicles per day.
During the site visit, attendees will gain insight into the structural design, prefabrication, transportation, and installation of the bridge, which was erected using complex crane lifts over a live state highway. The visit will explore key engineering challenges including constructability, erection methodology, temporary works, service coordination, and delivering major infrastructure within an operational transport corridor.
Spaces are limited to 20 attendees, so register early to secure your place. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow another member the opportunity to participate.
PPE is required for this site visit. Attendees must bring a hard hat, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, and steel-capped boots.
