Acrow Global Limited (trading as Mabey Bridge)

October 2011, freak weather conditions caused rivers to break their banks and wide spread mudslides in the Bernese and Valais Alp region of Switzerland.
A feasibility reconnaissance inspection carried out in the days following the incident identified that a 39.6m Logistic Support Bridge (LSB) was required, suitable for Swiss highway loading and up to Military Load Class 40. The Army staff, well aware of the capabilities of the LSB system, issued the formal order to build the bridge on 14 October and preparatory ground works begun immediately to clear the flood damage and open the approach roads.
The bridge, 13 bays long with a 4.2mwide carriageway, was assembled at the side of the river using a crane. Once in place, the bridge was fully decked and lowered onto its bearings. The build was completed in just four days and the temporary bridge was formally opened by the local Mayor on 24 October 2011.